Best 5 Deep Dish Hunters Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the hearty goodness of Deep-Dish Hunters' Pie, a classic British dish that combines succulent venison, tender vegetables, and a rich gravy, all encased in a flaky, golden crust. This iconic pie has been a staple in British cuisine for centuries, and its popularity continues to endure thanks to its robust flavors and comforting appeal. Our article offers a comprehensive guide to crafting this delectable dish, featuring two distinct recipes: a traditional version that stays true to its roots and a modernized variation that incorporates a few contemporary twists. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, our recipes provide step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure your Deep-Dish Hunters' Pie turns out perfectly.

The traditional recipe embodies the essence of this classic dish, using venison as the star ingredient. The meat is carefully seasoned and braised until fall-apart tender, creating a rich and flavorful filling. Aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions add depth and texture to the pie, while a combination of herbs and spices imparts a delightful savory note. The gravy, made from the braising liquid, is thickened with flour and enriched with red wine, resulting in a luscious and flavorful sauce that perfectly complements the filling. The traditional recipe is encased in a classic shortcrust pastry, which provides a sturdy and flaky crust that holds the filling securely.

In contrast, the modernized recipe offers a contemporary take on this classic dish. While it retains the core elements of the traditional recipe, it incorporates a few modern touches to create a lighter and more vibrant version. Leaner cuts of venison are used to reduce fat content, and the braising liquid is infused with aromatic herbs and spices to enhance the flavor profile. The gravy is lightened with the addition of chicken stock and white wine, resulting in a delicate and flavorful sauce. The modernized recipe is encased in a puff pastry crust, which provides a light and airy texture that contrasts beautifully with the hearty filling.

Whether you opt for the traditional or modernized recipe, Deep-Dish Hunters' Pie is a dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. Its combination of hearty flavors, tender textures, and flaky crust makes it a perfect meal for any occasion. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to the heart of British cuisine.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DEEP-DISH HUNTER'S PIE



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"My husband, an avid hunter, loves the garlic mashed potato topping on this dish," writes Christina Rulien from Marysville, Washington.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
FILLING:
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups cubed cooked venison
1-1/2 cups beef broth
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cold water
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons minced parsley

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender; drain and mash. Add the garlic, milk, butter, rosemary, salt and pepper; set aside. , In a large skillet, saute mushrooms, carrots, onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Add the venison, broth, thyme and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender., Combine the flour and water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes over the top. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

DEEP-DISH SNICKERS PIE



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Every bite of this over-the-top pie contains a blast of chocolate, nougat and peanut -- from the crust to the filling and topping.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Six 1.56-ounce Snickers® candy bars, roughly chopped (about 2 cups), plus more for garnish
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
One 9-ounce package chocolate wafer cookies
1/2 cup dulce de leche
1/2 cup hot fudge sauce, warmed
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup salted roasted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the crust: Melt 1 cup of the candy bars with the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisking frequently, about 4 minutes.
  • Pulse the cookies in a food processor to fine crumbs. Drizzle in the candy mixture until the crumbs are completely coated. Firmly press the crumb mixture into the bottom and up the side of a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Bake until the crust is set, 10 to 12 minutes. Spread the dulce de leche over the warm crust with an offset spatula then drizzle with 1/4 cup hot fudge; set aside.
  • For the filling: Beat the peanut butter, cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Whip the cream in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until combined. Fold in the remaining 1 cup chopped candy bars. Pour the filling into the crust, evening out the top with a spatula. Drizzle with the remaining 1/4 cup hot fudge sauce.
  • Make a decorative ring around the edge of the pie (do not cover the crust) with more chopped candy bars, overlapping them slightly. Inside that ring, make a second ring with the chopped peanuts. Chill until set, at least 4 hours and up to overnight.

DEEP-DISH APPLE PIE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield One 9-or 10-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, quartered, and cored
1 lemon, zested
1 orange, zested
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup sugar, plus 1 teaspoon to sprinkle on top
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
Perfect Pie Crust, recipe follows
1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) very cold unsalted butter
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/3 cup very cold vegetable shortening
6 to 8 tablespoons (about 1/2 cup) ice water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cut each apple quarter in thirds crosswise and combine in a bowl with the zests, juices, 1/2 cup sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
  • Roll out half the pie dough and drape it over a 9- or 10-inch pie pan to extend about 1/2-inch over the rim. Don't stretch the dough; if it's too small, just put it back on the board and re-roll it.
  • Fill the pie with the apple mixture. Brush the edge of the bottom pie crust with the egg wash so the top crust will adhere. Top with the second crust and trim the edges to about 1-inch over the rim. Tuck the edge of the top crust under the edge of the bottom crust and crimp the 2 together with your fingers or a fork. Brush the entire top crust with the egg wash, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar, and cut 4 or 5 slits.
  • Place the pie on a sheet pan and bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, or until the crust is browned and the juices begin to bubble out. Serve warm.
  • Dice the butter and return it to the refrigerator while you prepare the flour mixture. Place the flour, salt, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade and pulse a few times to mix. Add the butter and shortening. Pulse 8 to 12 times, until the butter is the size of peas. With the machine running, pour the ice water down the feed tube and pulse the machine until the dough begins to form a ball. Dump out on a floured board and roll into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Cut the dough in half. Roll each piece on a well-floured board into a circle, rolling from the center to the edge, turning and flouring the dough to make sure it doesn't stick to the board. Fold the dough in half, place in a pie pan, and unfold to fit the pan. Repeat with the top crust.

DEEP-DISH CHERRY PIE



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My great-aunt in Pennsylvania's a great country cook, and she gave this recipe to me. It's one of my husband's favorites. I like it, too-it's easier than two-crust pies, plus I've used both fresh and frozen cherries with good results.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 cups fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed, drained and patted dry
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon almond extract
Dash salt
2 to 3 drops food coloring, optional
3 to 4 tablespoons butter
CRUST:
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening
4 to 5 tablespoons ice water
Milk or half-and-half cream
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cherries, sugars, cornstarch, extract, food coloring and salt. Place in a greased 1-1/2-qt. to 2-qt. baking dish. Dot with butter. Set aside. , For crust, in a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and nutmeg. Cut in shortening. Add water, a little at a time, until a dough forms. Do not over mix. Roll out on a floured surface to fit the top of the casserole. Place on top of the cherries, pressing against the sides of the dish. Cut decorative designs or slits in center to crust. , Brush with milk or cream and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until crust is golden brown. Cool at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

DEEP DISH PIZZA PIE



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Original Bisquick® mix provides a simple addition to this cheesy pizza baked with pepperoni and veggies - perfect for dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb bulk reduced-fat Italian pork sausage
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
6 tablespoons cold butter
1/4 cup boiling water
6 slices (3/4 oz each) mozzarella cheese
2/3 cup pizza sauce
1 package (3 oz) sliced pepperoni
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
Small fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Remove sausage to paper towels, reserving drippings. Cook onion and bell pepper in drippings until crisp-tender.
  • In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, cornmeal and Parmesan cheese. Cut in butter, using pastry blender, until crumbly. Add boiling water; stir vigorously until dough forms. Spray 10-inch ovenproof skillet with cooking spray. Press dough on bottom and up side of skillet. Arrange cheese slices over crust; spread with 1/3 cup of the pizza sauce. Top with sausage and onion mixture. Arrange two-thirds of the pepperoni over onion mixture. Spread remaining 1/3 cup pizza sauce over pepperoni; top with shredded mozzarella cheese and remaining pepperoni.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes. Garnish with basil. Cut into 8 wedges; serve with additional pizza sauce, heated, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 506 mg

Tips:

  • Use a deep-dish pie plate to ensure the pie has enough room to rise and cook evenly.
  • Use both butter and shortening in the pie dough to create a flaky, tender crust.
  • Chill the pie dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help prevent the dough from shrinking or cracking.
  • Roll the pie dough out to a 12-inch circle. This will allow you to trim the dough and create a nice edge.
  • Use a variety of fillings in your pie. This will create a more interesting and flavorful pie.
  • Bake the pie at a high temperature for the first 15 minutes. This will help to set the crust and prevent it from becoming soggy.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for the remaining baking time. This will help to ensure that the pie cooks evenly.
  • Let the pie cool for at least 1 hour before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the pie to set.

Conclusion:

Deep-dish hunters pie is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of flaky crust, savory filling, and melted cheese is sure to please everyone at your table. With these tips, you can make a perfect deep-dish hunters pie that will be the star of your next meal.

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