Tourtière (French Canadian Meat Pie)
A hearty meat pie filled with pork, beef, and aromatic spices, perfect for gatherings and festive occasions.
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
Meat Filling
- 450 g ground pork
- 450 g ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp ground allspice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Crust
- 2 pieces pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground pork and beef until browned.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to blend the flavours.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let the meat mixture cool slightly.
- Roll out one pie crust and fit it into a pie dish.
- Fill the crust with the meat mixture, spreading it evenly.
- Roll out the second crust and place it over the filling. Seal the edges and cut slits in the top crust for steam to escape.
- Brush the top of the pie with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
Baking
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and inviting.
- Let the tourtière cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a comforting meal, serve with a dollop of applesauce or a tangy chutney. You can prepare the meat filling a day in advance and freeze the pie for later use.