How To Make Gamekeeper’s Pie
What better way to get you in a happy mood than having a slice of pie? These baked dishes are perfect for those who can’t get enough of flaky pastries. From an apple variant to a lemon meringue, these pies pastries recipes will satisfy your pie and pastry cravings.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 500g game meat (such as venison, rabbit, or pheasant), diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 250ml beef or game stock
- 1 sprig of fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 800g potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 50g butter
- 100ml milk
- 50g grated cheese (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
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In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add the game meat to the pan and brown on all sides.
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Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
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Pour in the stock and add the thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened.
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Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in a large pot of salted boiling water until tender. Drain and return to the pot.
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Add the butter and milk to the pot with the potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
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Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly on top. If desired, sprinkle grated cheese over the potatoes.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden and the pie is bubbling.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 480kcal
- Total Fat : 16g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 100mg
- Sodium : 600mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 45g
- Dietary Fiber : 6g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 40g
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