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Tourtiere (Meat Pie)

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"This is a recipe that my grandmother has passed on to the family. It is a very tasty and filling meat pie that can be gobbled up for dinner or frozen and used at a later date."
Tourtiere (Meat Pie) Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 37 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, finely chopped
  • 3 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 baking potato, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon water

What to Drink?
Wine Syrah

DIRECTIONS

  1. Brown beef and pork with onion and garlic in a large skillet. Drain and stir in 3/4 cup water, celery, carrot, bouillon and bay leaf. Simmer for 10 minutes over medium heat; remove from heat and discard bay leaf.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. Stir potato, pepper, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg into skillet mixture, then spoon mixture into deep dish pie shell. In a small bowl combine egg yolk and 1 tablespoon water to make egg wash; brush edge of crust with wash, then carefully add top crust and seal edges. Make several slits in top crust; brush with remaining egg mixture.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 27, 2008 by sandra 
I have made this tourtiere twice and here's what I learned: 1) it's better to boil the potato... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 26, 2007 by LEMURONE 
This is one I keep coming back to over and over. It's excellent. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 29, 2005 by OHIOMOM1 
This was okay. I used 2 potatoes and didn't use celery as I didn't have any. I shredded one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 22, 2003 by STEPH1SUE 
This excellent pie makes a great dinner for family or company, something out of the ordinary.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 19, 2003 by JOSEE SIMARD 
Loved this recipe. Easy to make and tasted delicious. I've been looking for a tourtiere... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 11, 2006 by Caroline C 
**Please note that while the ingredient list states that 1 pie crust is needed, the directions... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 16, 2005 by Casserole Queen 
My mother turned her nose up at this at first. She said it smelled like a mince meat pie,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 10, 2003 by stacy 
We made this at work has a great taste and very easy to make!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on may 11, 2006 by WILDRUNNER 
The spices complement the vegetables well. I added salt to my serving as it need something.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 13, 2008 by Darlena 
My husband and I love going to Quebec for Christmas every three years. This recipe reminded... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Tourtiere (Meat Pie)

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 361

  • Total Fat: 21.5g
  • Cholesterol: 81mg
  • Sodium: 887mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.6g
  • Protein: 16.7g

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