Gamekeeper's Pie

Ingredients

• 1kg coarsely minced venison, or a mixture of game
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3–4 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 4 juniper berries, crushed
• 1 tsp chopped thyme leaves
• 1 tbsp plain flour
• 1 tbsp tomato purée
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 200ml cider
• 1 litre good beef stock