Hearty Venison Meat Pie
Hearty Venison Meat Pie layers tender cubes of game meat with potatoes, carrots, peas, and mushrooms in a deep, red wine–beef gravy. The filling is rich and savory with a hint of Worcestershire and herbs, all tucked beneath a golden double crust. It’s perfect for a cozy family dinner or a comforting weekend bake when you want something warming and substantial.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Venison Meat Pie, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
- 2
Season the venison in a bowl with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add flour and toss to coat.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 4
Increase the heat to high and add the venison. Stir the venison to brown it quickly, 1 to 2 minutes; do not overcook — it should still be rare inside when removed from the pan.
- 5
Transfer the venison to a large bowl.
- 6
Pour the red wine and Worcestershire sauce into the pan and bring to a boil, scraping the browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Cook until the liquid has reduced and the pan is almost dry, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the beef broth.
- 8
Dissolve the cornstarch in water in a small bowl; pour it into the pan while whisking constantly.
- 9
Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- 10
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes, carrots, and celery and cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes.
- 11
Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse the vegetables in a bowl of ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking. Drain.
- 12
Add the drained vegetables to the venison along with the corn and peas; mix until well combined.
- 13
Whisk the egg and milk together in a small bowl to make an egg wash and set aside.
- 14
Line the prepared pie dish with one pastry, trimming the edges if needed. Add the venison mixture to the pie crust and pour the gravy over the top.
- 15
Spread the mushrooms over the surface and cover with the remaining pastry. Brush with the egg wash and cut vents in the top.
- 16
Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- 17
If the edges of the crust are browning too quickly, cover them with aluminum foil until the center crust catches up.
- 18
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 497.41 kcal High 25%
- Protein 13.35 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 71.73 g 26%
- Total Fat 18.99 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 6.93 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 47.52 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 1036.37 mg High 45%
- Dietary Fiber 3.9 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 7.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.6 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 193.78 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 3.72 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 553.77 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 15.09 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 3.58 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.23 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Hearty Venison Meat Pie is made with 21 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, and Celery. Each serving provides about 497.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Venison Meat Pie made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Celery, Corn. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Venison Meat Pie?
- About 1 hr 55 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 497.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Venison Meat Pie easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 18 steps.
- Is Hearty Venison Meat Pie healthy?
- Hearty Venison Meat Pie has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 497.41 calories and 13.35 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1036.37 mg (45% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.93 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Corn, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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