Tourtiere by Carol

By cmcrobb

Requires large muffin pan, makes 12, 550 calories each.

Ingredients

• Meat Mixture:
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 pound ground beef (extra lean)
• 1 large onion
• 4 stalks celery
• 1 clove garlic (crushed)
• 1 teaspoon sage
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon savory
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon cloves
• salt & pepper
• 1 medium potatoes
• 2 (284ml) cans beef broth
• 1 can water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• Pastry:
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3/4 cup lard
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 2 teaspoon vinegar
• Pastry glaze:
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons milk

Preparation

Step 1

In soup pot, scramble ground pork and ground beef until brown, drain off fat. Add onion, celery, garlic, spices (except salt), 2 cans beef broth and 1 can water. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add diced carrots and potatoes and continue to simmer uncovered for 1 hour or until little liquid remains.
Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1/2 cup water, add salt, add to meat mixture, stir well.
Prepare pastry, roll to 1/4" thick, line large muffin tins. Using large icecream/potato scoop, fill lined tin about 1/2 way. Lay top pastry on, pushing down side to seal. Brush lightly with egg water mixture.
Bake in 350F oven, for 35 - 45 minutes.
Makes 12