Description
Tourtière – Meat and Potato Pie is a classic comfort food that brings warmth and tradition to your table. This savory pie features a golden, flaky crust filled with a hearty blend of ground pork, beef, and creamy potatoes, seasoned with aromatic spices. Perfect for winter gatherings or cozy family dinners, this dish is sure to become a beloved staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups diced potatoes (about 2 medium potatoes)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 package (14 oz) puff pastry
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare your baking dish.
- In a skillet, sauté onions until soft. Add ground pork and beef; season with salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook until browned.
- Add diced potatoes and half a cup of water; cover and steam until tender (about 10 minutes).
- Let the filling cool slightly before assembling the pie.
- Roll out puff pastry; line baking dish with half. Spoon filling inside and cover with remaining pastry. Crimp edges to seal.
- Cut slits in the top crust for steam escape. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or rosemary. - Leftover pie can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for up to three months.