Venison Shepherd's Pie
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4.9
81 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
497 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
British
Venison Shepherd's Pie
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This is an easy and delicious rendition of the classic. Any ground meat works here, or you can dice it small if you'd rather.
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Ingredients
POTATOES
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup half and half, or buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, about 3 ounces
- salt
FILLING
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 pounds ground venison, or other meat
- salt
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut small
- 1 parsnip, peeled and cut small (optional)
- 1 cup peas (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 cup red wine, or malty beer
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup venison stock, or beef stock
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
- 2 teaspoons Maggi sauce (optional)
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
POTATOES
- Set a large pot of water over high heat, add the potatoes, and bring to a boil. Simmer until tender. Drain the pot, then return the potatoes to the pot. Turn the heat to low. Let them steam a couple minutes.
- Add the remaining potato ingredients and mash it all well. You want the potatoes to be delicious, and fluffy. Set aside for now.
FILLING
- Heat the butter in a large, wide pan over high heat. When it just barely starts to brown, add the venison and brown well; salt it as it cooks. Take your time here, because you want good browning, not just gray meat. Remove and set aside.
- Add the onions to the pan and some more butter if you want. Brown the onions well, too, over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, parsnips and garlic and cook another couple minutes.
- Set a large Dutch oven or similar pot over medium heat. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Add the browned meat and onions to the Dutch oven, plus all the remaining ingredients -- except for the last 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Stir well and bring to a boil. Boil this down, stirring often, until the mixture is wet, but not soupy. This should take 5 to 10 minutes.
- Pour the meat mixture into a 9x13 casserole dish or other similar baking dishes. Leave about 1 inch space for the potatoes. cover the casserole with the potatoes and make the surface irregular, which will make nice brown marks. Sprinkle that last 1/2 cup of cheese over the top. Bake until everything is pretty and browned, about 25 minutes.
Notes
- Literally any ground or small-diced meat will work here, from beef, mutton and lamb to deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, caribou, wild turkey, etc.
- The alcohol you choose to cook with should be what you drink with your shepherd's pie, so a decent dry red or, ideally, an English ale. Can't use alcohol? Use more stock.
- The Maggi really adds something to this dish, but is not 100% required.
- If you like this filling, it makes a great filling for venison pasties, too.
- Once it goes into the oven, you are really just heating things up and looking for pretty browning on top. Everything is already cooked, so the timing is approximate.
- The ramekin idea elevates shepherd's pie to a dinner party or date night dish. Definitely give it a whirl.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
497kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
134mg
(45%)
Sodium
413mg
(17%)
Potassium
1222mg
(35%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
3187IU
(64%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
182mg
(18%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 497 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 497kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 134mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 413mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 1222mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3187IU | 64% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 182mg | 18% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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81 reviews
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