Title: Newhalen Moose Pie
Categories: Game Pie Moose Alaskan
Yield: 4 Servings

2	lb	Moose or beef; cut into 1 inch cubes
1/4	c	Flour
1	ts	-salt
3	tb	Shortening or veggie oil
1	c	Chopped onion or
1/2	c	Dried onion flakes
1	c	Carrots; sliced 1/4" thick
1/4	ts	Thyme
1 1/2	c	Beef stock or
4		Bouillon cubes in 1 1/2 cups Water
2	tb	Worcestershire (opt)
1/4	ts	-Pepper
1		Stick pie crust dough or
		;mix your favorite dough
1		Egg; beaten

Shake pieces of meat in sack w/flour & salt. Add oil or shortening to Dutch oven & place on medium heat. Brown about half the meat at a time & remove to another dish. When all meat is browned return it to Dutch oven & combine it w/onions, Worcestershire, & pepper. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer for 1-1/2 hrs. Pour mixture into a 9x9-" square baking pan & cover w/pie crust. Trim & flute edges & pierce crust in several places to allow steam to escape. Brush top w/beaten egg. Bake at 425F for 25 mins or until crust is golden brown. Pie will serve 4 adequately & maybe 1 more.

Smokehouse Bear, More Alaskan Recipes and Stories, by Gordon R. Nelson, 1982, Alaska Northwest Publishing Co., Anchorage AK ISBN 0-88240-227-7] W/permission of author. Typed by Deidre Ganopole.

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