Mule Deer Shepherd's Pie

Transform your mule deer into something spectacular with this expertly prepared preparation. Through careful attention to detail, you'll achieve delicious results that highlight the natural flavors that will impress even the most discerning palates.

British comfort meets American game

Colonial Heritage This preparation adapts traditional British shepherd's pie to mule deer, creating hearty comfort food perfect for cold weather dining.

Ingredients (Serves 10-12)

• 3 lbs ground mule deer
• 2 onions, diced
• 3 carrots, diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups beef stock
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme

Potato Topping:

• 4 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 6 tbsp butter
• 2 egg yolks
• Salt and pepper

Traditional Assembly Method

1. Meat Base Preparation: Brown the ground mule deer with onions until crumbly and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Season well with herbs and Worcestershire.

2. Sauce Building: Add tomato paste, flour, and stock to create a rich gravy. Stir in peas and corn for classic shepherd's pie.

3. Potato Preparation: Mash potatoes with milk and butter. Mash potatoes with butter and cream until fluffy. Season generously - they need to stand up to the savory filling.

4. Assembly and Baking: Top the meat with piped or spread potatoes. Bake at 400°F until the peaks are golden.