French-Canadian Tourtiere Recipe

Name: French-Canadian Tourtiere
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lean pork; 12 lb lean ground beef; 1 onion, diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; ½ cup chicken stock; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; ¼ teaspoon ground sage; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 pastry for a double-crust 9-inch pie; 3 tablespoons milk (for brushing over the pie)

Servings: persons

1 lb ground lean pork
12 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
½ cup chicken stock
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
¼ teaspoon ground sage
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
1 pastry for a double-crust 9-inch pie
3 tablespoons milk (for brushing over the pie)

1
Preheat oven to 425F.
2
Add ground meats to large saucepan and mix.
3
Add the next eight ingredients to pan and stir over medium heat until mixture boils.
4
Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Skim off excess fat.
6
Using half the pastry, line a pie pan, then press the filling into the shell.
7
Top filling with second half of pie pastry and crimp the edged together.
8
Cut slits in the top of the crust and brush the top with milk.
9
Bake 30 to 35 minutes, until nicely browned.
10
Tip: if the crust browns too quickly, reduce heat to 350F or cover the crust edges with foil.
11
Allow to cool 10 minutes before serving.

3835

kcal

Calories

290

Fat

Carbs

273

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground lean pork, 12 lb lean ground beef, 1 onion, diced, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, French-Canadian Tourtiere falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

French-Canadian Tourtiere

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