Tourtiere, a classic French Canadian meat pie, features a savory filling made from a mixture of meats, spices, and herbs, all encased in a flaky pastry crust. This hearty dish is traditionally served during the Christmas holidays but can be enjoyed any time of year.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 pastry crusts pie crust prepared
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground pork and beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in salt, pepper, ground cloves, cinnamon, and water. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Place one pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate. Fill with the meat mixture and cover with the second pie crust.
- Seal and flute the edges. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Brush the top crust with melted butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3.5mg