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Classic Tourtière (French-Canadian Meat Pie)

Classic Tourtière: Elevate Comfort with This Savory Meat Pie

Experience the cozy warmth of Classic Tourtière, a traditional French-Canadian meat pie perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French-Canadian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 cup Butter Chilled for flakiness
  • 6-8 tbsp Cold Water Use chilled to ensure flakiness
For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Pork Can substitute with ground turkey
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can replace with ground chicken
  • 1 large Onion Sauté for added sweetness
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh is best, or use garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Nutmeg Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Thyme Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Cloves Adjust to taste
  • to taste Salt Adjust to personal preference
  • to taste Pepper Adjust to personal preference

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Pie Dish
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and chilled butter, cutting it in until crumbly. Gradually add cold water until dough forms. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Filling
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and minced garlic until fragrant. Add ground pork and beef, cooking until browned. Mix in spices, salt, and pepper, then let filling cool slightly.
Assemble the Pie
  1. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface. Line a pie dish with half the dough, fill with the meat mixture, and cover with the top crust. Crimp the edges to seal.
Bake the Pie
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the tourtière until the crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, about 30 minutes.
Serve
  1. Let the tourtière cool for a few minutes before slicing. Optionally garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

If leftover, wrap and store tourtière in the fridge for up to 3 days. To freeze, wrap tightly and store for up to 3 months.

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