Tourtiere (French Canadian Meat Pie)

By slw1112

This dish is traditional in French Canadian homes at Christmas. It freezes well, and is handy for company.

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground veal
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1 medium onion
• 1 garlic clove
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 -3 celery ribs (chopped)
• 2 carrots (chopped)
• 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon
• 2 medium potatoes (grated)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon clove
• salt & pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 pie crusts, and tops

Details

Servings 2
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 60mins
Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1

1 In large skillet, brown meat with onion and garlic. Drain fat. 2 Stir in water, celery, carrot, boullion and bay leaf. 3 Bring to a boil. 4 Reduce heat and simmer 7-8 minutes. 5 Remove from heat and add potatoes and spices. 6 Spoon into pie shells. Cover with pastry topping. 7 Combine egg yolk, water and brush lightly on crust. 8 Bake 375°F 30-40 minutes. 9 Serve with brown gravy and salad.