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Tourtiere (French Canadian Meat Pie)

5 from 8 votes
A traditional winter French Canadian favorite, Tourtiere is a savory and hearty comfort food of spiced meat in a flaky pastry crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 2 pies
Course: Dinner, Family Meals, Meal Ideas
Cuisine: Canadian, French Canadian
Calories: 3918
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 1/2 tbsp allspice
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp oregano leaves
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cup mashed potatoes NOT instant
  • 1/2 cup cornflakes crushed
  • 1 cup beef gravy
  • 2 deep dish pie shells thawed, if frozen, or use homemade pastry
  • 2 "unroll and bake" pie crusts or use homemade pastry
  • 1 egg for egg wash

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground pork until cooked through and no longer pink. Drain and remove to a large bowl.
  2. To the same skillet, add ground beef, onions and all spices and cook until browned. Drain and add to the large bowl.
  3. To the bowl add mashed potatoes, cornflakes and gravy and stir until well combined. Taste and season with additional salt, pepper and spices if desired.
  4. Pour the mixture evenly into two deep dish pie shells. Cover with "unroll and bake" pastry. Trim excess from edges and then crimp the edges with a fork. Cut a few small slits in the top crust to vent.
  5. In a small bowl, create an egg wash by beating together the egg and 1 tablespoon of water until frothy. Using a pastry brush, brush the crust with the egg wash.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake for 1 hour until golden brown (or freeze before baking). Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 3918kcalCarbohydrates: 253gProtein: 150gFat: 253gSaturated Fat: 87gPolyunsaturated Fat: 21gMonounsaturated Fat: 115gTrans Fat: 6gCholesterol: 577mgSodium: 3767mgPotassium: 3032mgFiber: 14gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 316IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 298mgIron: 25mg

Notes

To bake frozen meat pies, thaw completely before baking.

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