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    Home » Most Recently Added » Wild Game

    Wild Game Pot Pie Freezer Meal

    Published: Jan 24, 2020 · Modified: Jul 29, 2020 by kateschat · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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    wild game pot pie
    Venison, Moose, Elk, oh my! The sky is the limit with the versatility of this dish. Use your leftovers and get creative with a simple weeknight dinner!

    I often call this Wild Game Pot Pie my "Anything Goes" Pot Pie. Intentionally cook leftover roast meat, potatoes and vegetables when you're making dinner one night, so dinner comes together effortlessly the next day. Adjust it to your liking- use whatever meat, vegetables or cheese your family favours. I've never found a bad combination! Heck, put your leftover thick meat and potato stew in a casserole dish, throw this crust on top and bake as directed. The sky is the limit.

    The inspiration for this Wild Game Pot Pie recipe comes from the recipe "Beef Pot Pie with Flaky Cheddar Crust" from Good Cheap Eats cookbook.

    Combinations we love-

    • Venison+Green beans
    • Pork+Broccoli
    • Beef+Peas
    • Chicken+Carrots+Corn
    pot pie cheddar crust wild game venison elk

    Wild Game Pot Pie

    Kate Schat
    Use elk, moose, venison or domestic meats like beef and pork in this versatile top crust only pot pie
    4.67 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 687 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups cooked meat (leftover roast is perfect!)
    • 2 cups diced cooked potatoes
    • 2 cups leftover cooked OR frozen vegetables standard "mixed frozen vegetables" work great or leftover roast roots, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, green beans, you name it!

    For the Gravy

    • ¼ cup butter or lard
    • 1 cup diced onion (or ¼ cup dried)
    • ¼ cup all purpose flour
    • 2 cups broth of choice (this will depend what meat youre using)
    • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Pot Pie Crust

    • 1 ½ cups all purpose or whole wheat flour
    • ½ cup cold butter
    • ¾ cup grated cheddar, asiago, gouda or cheese of choice
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon thyme optional
    • cold water, amount varies

    Instructions
     

    The Gravy

    • Melt butter or lard in a pot on medium heat. If using fresh onion, saute it here, if using dried, wait to add.
    • Add flour, stir around for a minute or two letting it cook.
    • Add the broth, stir well to combine.
    • Add the herbs and spices.
    • Bring to a simmer to thicken ,take off the heat

    Pot Pie Filling

    • Cube up the meat, potatoes and vegetables if applicable, dump it all into a big bowl.
    • Add the gravy, stir around well, then pour into a 9x13 casserole dish to cool while you make the crust

    Pot Pie Crust

    • Mix together the flour and salt.
    • Grate in the butter, stir to combine.
    • Grate in the cheese, stir to combine.
    • Add water, a bit at a time, until you have a dough that holds together like biscuit dough.
    • Roll your dough out to fit the size of your pan, slit a few slits in it with a sharp knife to let out steam.
    • Bake at 425F until the filling is bubbling and the topping is browned, approx 30 minutes.
    • Let cook and enjoy!

    To make it ahead in the day-

    • Make it up until you would put it in the oven, put it in the fridge until youre ready to bake it, preheat the oven and bake until done. May take a few extra minutes.

    To make it a freezer meal-

    • Assemble in a freezer safe pan. Wrap in 2 layers of aluminum foil. Label well and pop it in the freezer.
    • To Cook from frozen- put it in the oven, THEN turn the oven on to 400F, and bake until bubbly and browned, this will take a good hour or so, make sure to allow time.

    Video

    Nutrition

    Calories: 687kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 31gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 1050mgPotassium: 817mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3976IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 6mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Want more wild game dish ideas?

    • Hunters Pie (Like shepards pie, but wild game!)
    • Cipait- A one pot rabbit dish
    • Big Game Round Steaks (Childhood classic for me!)
    • Pan Fried Deer Heart
    • Moose Soup with Garden Vegetables

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      How to Grill a Venison Steak
    • Cooked taco meat in a quart freezer bag.
      Bulk Freezer Friendly Venison Taco Meat Recipe
    • Silver bowl of beaked bean and moose chili.
      Big Batch Big Moose Chili Recipe
    • Bowl of stew with parsnips, carrots, and wild game, resting on a blue napkin with a biscuit.
      Delicious Wild Game or Beef Easy Stew Recipe

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    Comments

    1. Kim

      November 26, 2020 at 5:31 pm

      Love this recipe! I’m always looking for ways to make leftovers a little more appealing than just warming them up- and this recipe is a major win for repurposing leftovers. The gravy is amazing (my kids kick the bowl clean) and the crust is perfect.

      Reply
    2. brenadams03

      November 27, 2020 at 9:18 am

      My whole family LOVES this recipe!!! It’s a great way to use up leftovers too!!! The gravy & crust are both absolute winners!!!

      Reply
    3. Amber M

      December 06, 2020 at 9:41 pm

      Great recipe for a pot pie. Thanks Kate!

      Reply
    4. kathleenschathotmailcom

      December 19, 2020 at 7:27 pm

      Wonderful simple meal for a family!

      Reply
    5. Jessica Ucci

      April 07, 2021 at 11:51 am

      Hands down, favorite recipe on the internet. I've left a review online maybe twice? Not a fan, but I had to give Kate a shoutout for this gem. I'm making it as we speak for the maybe, 8th or 9th time. I make it with leftover pot roast or baked chicken dinner. Both beef or chicken are delishhhh! I always double it and send one up to my grandmothers and moms house. We have a baked dinner almost every Sunday and this is my go-to leftover recipe. Heck. Yeah. Maybe its the thyme and cheddar but dang its yummy.

      Reply
      • kateschat

        April 07, 2021 at 1:40 pm

        Thank you so much for this review, I'm glad you like it!

        Reply
    6. Maria Peterson

      November 01, 2021 at 3:32 pm

      5 stars
      I will never put a standard pie crust on a pot pie again. Husband said it tasted like a dumpling! I didn't even roll out the dough. I just patted it flat in my hands and laid it on top.

      Reply
      • [email protected]

        November 09, 2021 at 2:12 pm

        Love this kind of feedback. Awesome!

        Reply

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