Baked Venison Beef Parmesan

Discover the ultimate comfort food upgrade with this Baked Venison Beef Parmesan, a rustic yet refined twist on a classic Italian favorite. This hearty dish combines the rich, earthy flavors of lean ground venison and juicy ground beef, perfectly seasoned with garlic powder, Italian herbs, and Parmesan cheese. Each patty is coated in a crispy breadcrumb crust, seared to golden perfection, then baked in a luscious marinara sauce and topped with melty mozzarella cheese. Ready in just over an hour, this oven-baked masterpiece is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Serve it with al dente pasta, crusty bread, or a fresh salad, and don’t forget the optional fresh basil garnish for extra flair. Perfectly balanced and irresistibly flavorful, this recipe is a must-try for fans of venison and Italian-inspired cuisine!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground venison
• 1 pound Ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs (Italian seasoned)
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2.5 cups Marinara sauce
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground venison and ground beef. Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and mix well by hand until evenly blended.

Step 3

Shape the meat mixture into 6 equal-sized patties. Flatten them slightly to resemble thick burger patties.

Step 4

Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls: one with the flour, one with the eggs (whisked), and one with the breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 5

Dredge each meat patty in the flour, shaking off the excess, then dip it into the egg, and finally coat it in the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture. Press gently to adhere the breadcrumbs.

Step 6

Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breaded patties and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.

Step 7

Once the patties are seared, remove from heat and place them on a plate. Drain any excess oil from the skillet but do not clean it.

Step 8

Spread 1/2 cup of marinara sauce over the bottom of the skillet (or use a greased 9x13 baking dish if your skillet isn’t oven-safe).

Step 9

Arrange the browned patties over the marinara sauce in a single layer. Spoon the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the top of the patties.

Step 10

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over each patty.

Step 11

Transfer the skillet (or baking dish) to the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.

Step 13

Serve hot with pasta, crusty bread, or a fresh green salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2096.5 grams (2096.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4106

Total Fat 252.30g	323%
Saturated Fat 100.40g	502%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 1325mg	442%
Sodium 4535mg	197%
Total Carbohydrate 158.10g	57%
Dietary Fiber 11.80g	42%
Total Sugars 20.60g
Protein 287.40g	575%

Vitamin D 110IU	551%
Calcium 2381mg	183%
Iron 36mg	202%
Potassium 2967mg	63%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.0%

Protein: 28.4%

Carbs: 15.6%