Elk Meatloaf

Ingredients:

• 2  lbs. elk,  very lean ground beef, or venison
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 1/4 c. finely chopped parsley
• 1 tbsp finely chopped thyme
• 1 tbsp Grey Poupon dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp extra hot horseradish
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp water
• 1/2 c gluten free breadcrumbs
• 1/2 c gluten free oats
• 1/2 c ketchup
• 6 slices of bacon

METHOD:

1.  Mix the first 9 ingredients together in a large bowl. Wisk together the egg and water in a separate bowl and add to the mixture, mixing well. Then add the breadcrumbs and oats and mix again.

2.  Fold mixture out onto a greased cookie sheet and using your hands mould it into the shape of a loaf about four inches high and six inches wide.

3.  Spread the loaf with ketchup and place bacon on top.  Bake in a 350 degrees oven for 1 hour.  Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.