Ingredients for - Tourtière (French Canadian Meat Pie)
How to cook deliciously - Tourtière (French Canadian Meat Pie)
1. Stage
In a large skillet, cook the ground pork, ground beef, ground veal, potatoes and onion over medium heat. Stir frequently and cook until the meat is no longer pink and the vegetables are softened, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off any excess fat from the pan.
2. Stage
Stir in the minced garlic, salt, pepper, dried savory, rubbed sage, ground cloves and 1/4 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the filling from sticking to the pan. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
3. Stage
Once the mixture has cooled, stir in the bread crumbs to help bind the ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and the remaining 2 tablespoons of water, then stir this mixture into the meat filling until it's fully combined.
4. Stage
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Roll out half of the dough on a lightly floured surface to a 1/8-inch-thick circle. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate and trim the edges, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Add the meat filling, then roll out the remaining dough to another 1/8-inch-thick circle and place it on top of the pie. Trim, seal and flute the edges, then cut small slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
5. Stage
Cover the edges of the crust with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil, reduce the oven temperature to 375°, and bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
