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Sweet Potato and Venison Shepherd's Pie

Prep Time: 45 min
Cook Time: 120 min

Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet potato
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons milk, or more as needed
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 pinch freshly ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • salt to taste
  • 1 pound ground venison
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried sage
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas