Hunter's Venison pie

Step 1: Place the potatoes and bay leaf in a large pot and cover with vegetable broth.

Step 2: Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are cooked, about 15 minutes.

Step 3: Drain, remove bay leaf and mash the potatoes with the cheese; set aside.

Step 4: Meanwhile, bring the bacon drippings to medium-high heat in a large cast iron skillet. (I use a 15” skillet)

Step 5: Add the bell pepper, onion or leek, garlic, venison and pork.

Step 6: Add the vegetable soup granules, oregano, thyme, hot pepper flakes and water.

Step 7: Simmer for about 20 minutes, until there is just enough moisture in pan so meat mixture will not stick to skillet, taste and add salt and pepper if needed.

Step 8: Mix together the peas, carrots and corn and pour over the meat mixture.

Step 9: Spread the potato and cheese mixture over the veggies and sprinkle with paprika.

Step 10: Cover with foil and place in a pre-heated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven.

Step 11: Cook for 30 minutes, remove foil and cook for another 15 minutes.

Step 12: Remove from oven and serve.