Wild in the Kitchen: Venison Lasagna

Easy Venison Lasagna

I have found the best way to introduce novices to eating venison is to cook dishes where venison is subtle. After they declare it is some of the best lasagna they have ever eaten, tell them the secret ingredient!

1 pound ground venison

8 ounces lasagna noodles

1 medium onion, chopped

1 1/2 cups tomato juice

1/2 cup water

1 teaspoon brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1 small can tomato paste

8 ounces Mozzarella cheese

1 egg, beaten

6 ounces cream cheese

Brown venison and onion. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add all other ingredients, except noodles, beaten egg and cream cheese. Lay a row of cooked noodles in a greased baking dish. Add layer of ground venison, and sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese. Add layer of cream cheese. Keep adding layers until all ingredients are gone. Top with Mozzarella cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.