Elk Shepherd's Pie

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This elk shepherd's pie is a savory dish filled with ground elk, an array of vegetables, and delicious mashed potatoes.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 (9-inch) pie
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Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • ½ cup half-and-half cream

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 8 ounces ground elk meat

  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 1 parsnip, peeled and diced

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

Directions

  1. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain; steam dry potatoes in pot, 1 to 2 minutes. Add half-and-half, 2 tablespoons butter, salt, and black pepper; mash then set aside.

  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  3. Meanwhile, add elk meat, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to a skillet over medium-high heat; cook until crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate or baking dish; return skillet to the stove over medium heat.

  4. Add onion, parsnip, and garlic powder to the skillet; season with salt and black pepper. Cook until parsnip has softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in mixed vegetables; cook 5 minutes, then add to pie plate over elk. Top vegetable mixture with mashed potatoes; brush 1 tablespoon melted butter on top.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes begin to turn golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

358 Calories
9g Fat
57g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 358
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 107mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 57g 21%
Dietary Fiber 9g 32%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 15g 30%
Vitamin C 59mg 66%
Calcium 79mg 6%
Iron 4mg 19%
Potassium 1363mg 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.