Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Recipe - Big Game Pie

Ingredients:
4 large potatoes (mashed) or pkg instant mashed potatoes.; 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped.; 1 tbsp chopped onion.; 3 tbsp flour.; 2 tbsp butter or margarine.; 1/2 cup milk.; 3/4 cup beef broth.; 2-1/2 cups venison, cubed and browned.;1/4 tsp browning sauce.; 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese. Preparation: If using packaged mashed potatoes, prepare according to directions. In a skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender, but not brown. Blend in flour and gradually add milk and broth. Cook and stir until mixture thickens and bubbles. Stir in cooked meat, browning sauce and season with salt and pepper. Pour meat mixture in a 1-1/2 quart casserole and top evenly with mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until brown. Serves 4.