Always had a problem making a "Burger" from venison unlsss I mix it with fresh ground beef. Probably because mine comes under the heading of previously frozen which doesn't want to hold together well and it sounded as if yours went from the woods to the kitchen. Not to mention the cheese you put into it which would help stick it together. However, I do make meatloaf with mine and it holds together since it has an egg and a cup of Old Fashion Oatmeal in it plus spices, onions, bell peppers and what all.