(Elk) Shepherd's Pie

Tonight's dinner was ground elk shepherd's pie. Yum, Yum, and Yum! Here is the recipe. You could use any game meat (for more fun and flavour), or ground beef works, too. Enjoy!

Jenno's Elk Shepherd's Pie

• 3 large organic potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp butter
• salt
• 5 organic carrots, peeled and diced
• 1.5 lbs ground elk (meat)
• s&p
• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic cloved, minced
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• few shakes worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup each frozen peas and corn (or 1/2 cup frozen mixed veggies)
• 1 tbsp melted butter

1. In a large pot, boil peeled and chopped potatoes until tender (15-20 minutes ish). Drain, then roughly mash together with 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 sour cream, 2 tbsp butter and salt to taste. (don't make them too smooth).
2. Steam or boil chopped carrots, then drain and roughly mash.
3. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
4. In large fry pan, brown meat. Immediately season uncooked meat with s&p. With a little pink left in the meat, add in finely chopped onion. Once meat is fully browned, add in minced garlic. Cook for one minute, then add kethcup and worcestershire sauce. Stir, then coook for 2 minutes. Toss in frozen veggies, then pour mixture into lightly greased casserole dish.
5. Add layer of mashed carrots on top of meat layer.
6. Spread layer of mashed potatoes on top.
7. Melt 1 tbsp butter and pour over potatoes.
8. Place in preheated oven and bake until potatoes lightly brown (about 25-30 minutes).
9. Remove from oven, serve and ENJOY!