Venison Shepherd's Pie

3 c Ground venison cooked

1 sm Onion

1 ts Shortening

1 cn Beef gravy

1/2 c Diced cooked carrots

1/2 c Diced lightly cooked celery

1/2 c Peas

3 c Mashed potatoes

1 ts Chili pepper (opt.)

Slightly brown onion in shortening and then add gravy, venison, carrots, celery and peas. Let simmer for 2 min. and then pour into a 2-qt casserole dish. Spread mashed potatoes on top. Bake at 450F

for about 25 min or until lightly browned.