Venison Tater Tot Shepherd's Pie #SundayFunday

This comforting casserole uses Venison instead of Beef, Tater Tots instead of Mashed Potatoes, and offers Gravy on the Side.

The Sunday Funday blogging theme for today is Hunter/Gatherer.....

Stacy of Food Lust People Love is hosting this week and chose this great Fall theme.  I am lucky enough to have neighbors who go deer hunting each year and provide me with bounty for my freezer.  I'm anxious to see what the others are hunting for or gathering from the fall harvest this year.......

• Chili Cheeseburgers with Bison Chili from Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Foraged Rosemary from Sid's Sea Palm Cooking
• Roast Pheasant Crowns from Food Lust People Love
• Pork Korma from Sneha's Recipe
• Venison Tater Tot Shepherd's Pie from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Momiji Tempura from Culinary Cam
• Urban Foraged Stovetop Potpourri from Amy's Cooking Adventures

If you are not lucky enough to have access to venison, you can always use beef.  Watching your red meat intake?  Try it with ground turkey.

Entrees, Casseroles, Venison, One pot meals,

Entrees

American

Yield: 6 servings

Author: Wendy Klik

Venison Tater Tot Shepherds Pie

This comforting casserole uses Venison instead of Beef, Tater Tots instead of Mashed Potatoes, and offers Gravy on the Side.

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 45 Min

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground venison
• one onion, chopped
• 1 pkg. frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained
• 1/2 t. cumin
• 1/2 t. paprika
• 1/2 t. oregano
• 1 T. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 pkg. (2 lb) frozen tater tots
• 2 c. Mexican Blend Cheese
• 1/4 c. butter
• 1/4 c. flour
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 c. beef broth

Instructions

1. Place the venison and onion in a cast-iron or oven-safe skillet. Season with the cumin, paprika and oregano and cook until no longer pink.
2. Stir in the vegetables, 1 cup of the cheese, and Worcestershire sauce.
3. Top with the tater tots and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake in a preheated 375* oven for 20-30 minutes, until tater tots are crispy brown and cheese is melted.
4. While the casserole is baking, melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the flour, season with salt and pepper.
5. Cook, stirring until browned and nutty-smelling. Whisk in the broth until smooth. Cook and stir until the gravy reaches the desired consistency, adding more broth if needed.
6. Serve the casserole right from the skillet, allowing people to add gravy as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

356

Fat (grams)

24 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

14 g

Carbs (grams)

7 g

Fiber (grams)

1 g

Net carbs

7 g

Sugar (grams)

2 g

Protein (grams)

27 g

Sodium (milligrams)

713 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

116 mg

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