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!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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.
Shape the meat mixture into 6 equal-sized patties. Flatten them slightly to resemble thick burger patties.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Arrange the browned patties over the marinara sauce in a single layer. Spoon the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the top of the patties.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over each patty.
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.
Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
Serve hot with pasta, crusty bread, or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4106 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 252.3 g | 323% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.4 g | 502% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1325 mg | 442% | |
| Sodium | 4535 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.1 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.6 g | ||
| Protein | 287.4 g | 575% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 2380 mg | 183% | |
| Iron | 36.3 mg | 202% | |
| Potassium | 2967 mg | 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.
