Turkey Pot Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Place raw turkey in a baking dish; pour oil over turkey, generously cover with dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. 3
   Bake for 1 hour or until thoroughly cooked.
4. 4
   Allow turkey to cool; cut into bite-sized cubes.
5. 5
   Preheat oven to 425F.
6. 6
   Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add the onion, celery, half the fresh thyme, salt and pepper.
7. 7
   Cook and stir until the vegetables are soft.
8. 8
   Stir in the broth.
9. 9
   Bring mixture to a boil.
10. 10
    Stir in the potatoes, and cook until tender but still firm.
11. 11
    In a large saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
12. 12
    Stir in the turkey and flour.
13. 13
    Add the milk, and heat through.
14. 14
    Stir the vegetable mixture into the turkey mixture, and cook until thickened.
15. 15
    Cool slightly, then pour mixture into 1 unbaked pie shell.
16. 16
    Cover with remaining crust.
17. 17
    Make 4 slits in the top crust to let out steam.
18. 18
    Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
19. 19
    Reduce oven temperature to 350F, and continue baking for 20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and the gravy is bubbling.