BISON SHEPHERDS PIE

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I had never eaten bison before making this dish... What a nice surprise! This recipe is hearty and robust, and my husband has deemed it the best shepherds pie he's ever had.

Provided by carol shipley

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 lb ground bison
2 large parsnips sliced
3 medium turnips, chopped
1 small jar(s) pearl onions
1 large carrot, sliced
1 large celery stalk sliced
1 3/4 can(s) chicken broth, low salt
1 c tomatoes, crushed
2 tsp fresh thyme
1 tsp chopped fresh sage
1/2 lb bacon
1/3 c all purpose flour
1 Tbsp sweet paprika
2 c dry red wine
6 c mashed potatoes
2 c parmesan cheese
1 egg

Steps:

  • 1. fry bacon to render fat. Remove bacon cool and crumble. Brown Bison in bacon grease. Drain on paper towels.
  • 2. Add all chopped veggies to same pan and cook until slightly tender..adding a little butter if needed.
  • 3. Add back the Bison and Bacon to veggies. Sprinkle flour over all and stir. Add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, thyme, sage and Paprika and Pearl Onions. Cook over Med. heat 10 min. add wine and lower heat to a lower setting. Simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hrs.
  • 4. Spoon into a 3qt. baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes evenly all over the top. Brush with beaten egg mixed with 1 tsp. water. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese all over the top.
  • 5. Bake at 400 for 30-40 min. until crust is brown. Let rest 10 min. before serving So Wonderful, your men will love it!!

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