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Dollar Tree Squirrel Pot Pie

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 squirrel cleaned & cut into chunks
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables carrots, peas, corn
  • 1 cup water or chicken broth bouillon from Dollar Tree works
  • 2 tsp Knorr Chicken Bouillon powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 small onion diced (or 1 tbsp dried minced onion)
  • 2 tbsp flour for thickening
  • 2 tbsp butter or oil
Crust
  • 1 pre-made biscuit dough Dollar Tree brand or 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
  • extra butter for brushing optional

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Cutting board & knife
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Pie Tin

Method
 

Cook the squirrel
  1. Bring water/bouillon to a boil in a pot.
  2. Add squirrel chunks, reduce to simmer, cook 2–3 hours until fork-tender.
Make filling
  1. In a skillet, melt butter or heat oil.
  2. Stir in onion and garlic powder for 2–3 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle flour over and stir to form a roux.
  4. Slowly add 1 cup stock from squirrel cooking water (or fresh broth), stirring until thickened.
  5. Add cooked squirrel chunks and frozen vegetables. Mix well. Simmer 5 minutes.
Assemble pot pie
  1. Pour filling into a small baking dish (8x8" works).
  2. Top with biscuit dough or pie crust, sealing edges if needed.
  3. Brush top with a little butter if desired.
Bake
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Bake 25–30 minutes until crust is golden brown.
Serve
  1. Let cool 5 minutes before slicing. Serve hot