Deer Meat Pie

Ingredients

• 1 pound (2 cups) ground venison*
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt or less
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper or less
• 1 cup drained canned tomatoes
• 1/2 cup grated or shredded American cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped onion or more
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine ground venison, salt and pepper; spread in 9-inch pie pan, bringing meat up the sides. Cover with drained tomatoes. Sprinkle with cheese, parsley, onion and basil.
2. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes.
3. Pour off fat; cut into wedges and serve hot.

Notes

* Ground beef can be substituted for the venison.