TOURTIÈRE: A FRENCH-CANADIAN MEAT PIE RECIPE

Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 1 hr | Yield: 8 Servings

You are so in for a treat! This Tourtière will be the best pie you will ever have! Ready in just about an hour, it doesn’t get any better than this. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS :

Pie Pastry:

• 6-7 tbsp ice-cold water
• 2 c unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2/3 c butter or lard chilled
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Meat Filling:

• 1 large Egg scrambled for glazing
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 large Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes about 1 lb.
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 lb. ground pork
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp Bells poultry seasoning or your favorite poultry seasoning
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced

DIRECTIONS :

For the Pastry:

1. In a mixing bowl, add salt and flour. Whisk to combine. Beat in the butter until completely incorporated.
2. Slowly add the cold water, then beat continuously until well combined.
3. Form the mixture into a ball and press to flatten it out. Wrap it with plastic and refrigerate it while you make the filling.

For the Filling:

1. Peel and slice each potato into 2-inch cuts.
2. Submerge the potatoes into a pan with water, then place it on the stove and turn the heat to high. Let the water boil and turn the heat down to medium-high. Cook the potatoes for about 12 minutes or until they can be easily pierced by a fork.
3. Set aside about 1/2 cup of the water from the pan, then drain the potatoes and mash them.
4. Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium. Add olive oil and allow it to become hot.
5. Add the garlic and onions, then sauté for a few minutes until aromatic and soft.
6. Add the ground pork and ground beef, then cook for a few minutes until crumbly and brown. Remove any grease that surfaces.
7. Add the salt, pepper, cloves, cinnamon, poultry seasoning, water, and nutmeg. Stir everything until well blended and simmer for a few minutes.
8. Remove the pan from the stove, then stir in the mashed potatoes and let it cool for a few minutes.

To Assemble the Pie:

1. Prepare the oven and preheat it to 200 degrees C or 400 degrees F.
2. Sprinkle flour onto a flat surface, then place the dough on it. Knead the dough and roll it to about 12 inches. Place it onto the pie plate.
3. Add the meat mixture on top of the dough and spread it evenly. Brush the sides with egg wash.
4. Unroll the pastry over the meat layer and fold it. Cover it with egg wash as well and poke small holes on top with a fork.
5. Bake for half an hour in the preheated oven.
6. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 520 kcal