Tourtiere (French Canadian Meat Pie)
This dish is traditional in French Canadian homes at Christmas. It freezes well, and is handy for company.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1⁄2lb ground beef
- 1⁄2lb ground veal
- 1⁄2lb ground pork
- 1medium onion
- 3⁄4cup water
- 2 -3
- 2
- 4teaspoons chicken bouillon
- 2
- 1
- 1⁄4teaspoon cinnamon
- 1⁄8teaspoon clove
- salt & pepper
- 1⁄8teaspoon nutmeg
- 1tablespoon water
- 1egg yolk
- 2pie crusts, and tops
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DIRECTIONS
- In large skillet, brown meat with onion and garlic. Drain fat.
- Stir in water, celery, carrot, boullion and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer 7-8 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add potatoes and spices.
- Spoon into pie shells. Cover with pastry topping.
- Combine egg yolk, water and brush lightly on crust.
- Bake 375°F 30-40 minutes.
- Serve with brown gravy and salad.
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