TOURTIÈRE: A FRENCH-CANADIAN MEAT PIE RECIPE - Delish Grandma's Recipes (2024)

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Prep Time: 30 mins |Cook Time:30 mins| Total Time:1 hr |Yield:8 Servings

You are so in for a treat! This Tourtière will be the best pie you will ever have! Ready in just about an hour, it doesn’t get any better than this. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS :

Pie Pastry:

  • 6-7 tbsp ice-cold water
  • 2 c unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 c butter or lard chilled
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Meat Filling:

  • 1 large Egg scrambled for glazing
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 2 large Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes about 1 lb.
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 lb. ground pork
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Bells poultry seasoning or your favorite poultry seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced

DIRECTIONS :

For the Pastry:

  1. In a mixing bowl, add salt and flour. Whisk to combine. Beat in the butter until completely incorporated.
  2. Slowly add the cold water, then beat continuously until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into a ball and press to flatten it out. Wrap it with plastic and refrigerate it while you make the filling.

For the Filling:

  1. Peel and slice each potato into 2-inch cuts.
  2. Submerge the potatoes into a pan with water, then place it on the stove and turn the heat to high. Let the water boil and turn the heat down to medium-high. Cook the potatoes for about 12 minutes or until they can be easily pierced by a fork.
  3. Set aside about 1/2 cup of the water from the pan, then drain the potatoes and mash them.
  4. Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium. Add olive oil and allow it to become hot.
  5. Add the garlic and onions, then sauté for a few minutes until aromatic and soft.
  6. Add the ground pork and ground beef, then cook for a few minutes until crumbly and brown. Remove any grease that surfaces.
  7. Add the salt, pepper, cloves, cinnamon, poultry seasoning, water, and nutmeg. Stir everything until well blended and simmer for a few minutes.
  8. Remove the pan from the stove, then stir in the mashed potatoes and let it cool for a few minutes.

To Assemble the Pie:

  1. Prepare the oven and preheat it to 200 degrees C or 400 degrees F.
  2. Sprinkle flour onto a flat surface, then place the dough on it. Knead the dough and roll it to about 12 inches. Place it onto the pie plate.
  3. Add the meat mixture on top of the dough and spread it evenly. Brush the sides with egg wash.
  4. Unroll the pastry over the meat layer and fold it. Cover it with egg wash as well and poke small holes on top with a fork.
  5. Bake for half an hour in the preheated oven.
  6. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 520 kcal

TOURTIÈRE: A FRENCH-CANADIAN MEAT PIE RECIPE - Delish Grandma's Recipes (2)

TOURTIÈRE: A FRENCH-CANADIAN MEAT PIE RECIPE

Yield: 8

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • Pie Pastry:
  • 6-7 tbsp ice-cold water
  • 2 c unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 c butter or lard chilled
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • Meat Filling:
  • 1 large Egg scrambled for glazing
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 2 large Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes about 1 lb.
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 lb. ground pork
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Bells poultry seasoning or your favorite poultry seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced

Instructions

    For the Pastry:

    1. In a mixing bowl, add salt and flour. Whisk to combine. Beat in the butter until completely incorporated.
    2. Slowly add the cold water, then beat continuously until well combined.
    3. Form the mixture into a ball and press to flatten it out. Wrap it with plastic and refrigerate it while you make the filling.

    For the Filling:

    1. Peel and slice each potato into 2-inch cuts.
    2. Submerge the potatoes into a pan with water, then place it on the stove and turn the heat to high. Let the water boil and turn the heat down to medium-high. Cook the potatoes for about 12 minutes or until they can be easily pierced by a fork.
    3. Set aside about 1/2 cup of the water from the pan, then drain the potatoes and mash them.
    4. Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium. Add olive oil and allow it to become hot.
    5. Add the garlic and onions, then sauté for a few minutes until aromatic and soft.
    6. Add the ground pork and ground beef, then cook for a few minutes until crumbly and brown. Remove any grease that surfaces.
    7. Add the salt, pepper, cloves, cinnamon, poultry seasoning, water, and nutmeg. Stir everything until well blended and simmer for a few minutes.
    8. Remove the pan from the stove, then stir in the mashed potatoes and let it cool for a few minutes.

    To Assemble the Pie:

    1. Prepare the oven and preheat it to 200 degrees C or 400 degrees F.
    2. Sprinkle flour onto a flat surface, then place the dough on it. Knead the dough and roll it to about 12 inches. Place it onto the pie plate.
    3. Add the meat mixture on top of the dough and spread it evenly. Brush the sides with egg wash.
    4. Unroll the pastry over the meat layer and fold it. Cover it with egg wash as well and poke small holes on top with a fork.
    5. Bake for half an hour in the preheated oven.
    6. Serve and enjoy!

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    FAQs

    What's the difference between meat pie and tourtière? ›

    Tourtière is originally from Quebec and while every family has its own unique recipe, they all follow a similar formula. It's double-crusted, meaning crust all over, and it is generally made with ground pork and what I call “fall spices”. The regular meat pie tends to have only crust at the top and is made with beef.

    What was the original meat in tourtière? ›

    It gets its name from the tourte, which is what it was originally made from. Though the name "tourtière" is derived from its filling, the tourte—the French name for the passenger pigeon that is now extinct in North America—was historically used as its filling before the 20th century.

    Why is my tourtière dry? ›

    Use two types of minced meat

    Pork is fattier and will bring moisture in addition to binding the ingredients, while veal and beef have a more pronounced taste. Choose semi-lean or lean meat—extra-lean meat will make the tourtière too dry.

    Is it better to freeze tourtière cooked or uncooked? ›

    Pies can be frozen directly after assembly, with the dough still raw (this is what I do). Wrap them well in plastic wrap and freeze. To cook: Remove pie from the freezer and unwrap.

    What is traditionally served with tourtière? ›

    Traditionally, Tourtière is served with roasted vegetables or a light frisseé salad. An assortment of pickled foods is always delicious; pickled beets, spicy carrots, gherkins or pickled onions. Many enjoy a tomato-based chutney but most… just break out the ketchup.

    What does tourtière mean in English? ›

    tourtière, a double-crusted meat pie that is likely named for a shallow pie dish still used for cooking and serving tourtes (pies) in France. The ground or chopped filling usually includes pork and is sometimes mixed with other meats, including local game, such as rabbit, pheasant, or moose.

    When should you eat tourtière? ›

    The name Tourtiere is significant in that is basically means “meat pie” but also refers to the singular dish it's cooked in, meant specifically for meat pies. Tourtiere is traditional for Christmas or winter holidays but is eaten throughout the year.

    What are two French Canadian holidays where tourtière is served? ›

    It's rich and delicious and is traditionally enjoyed on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. In my books, nothing quite says Christmas like the taste of a slice of tourtière with a dollop of tomato chutney on the side.

    Why is tourtière Canadian? ›

    She says Canada's first French colonizers, the Acadians and Québécois, had a large influence on the province's food. "Tourtière is very much a Québécois dish. And it came from rural French coming to Canada," she said. "A lot of the urban French actually went to Acadia instead.

    What condiment goes with tourtiere for dinner? ›

    It could be cranberry sauce, pickled beets, something sweet and sour, or "something with a kick to it to pair with the spiced meat and flaky crust." (I like to serve a chili sauce with my tourtiere; you can find Naylor's recipe and my chili sauce recipe below.) All in all, it's a memorable dish.

    What temperature do you reheat a tourtière? ›

    To warm, place on a baking sheet in a preheated oven at 350°F. Bake a 9” pie for 45 minutes, a 5” pie for 25-30 minutes, and a hand pie for 15 minutes. If your Tourtiere is frozen, please store in the freezer until you are ready to bake and consume. For best results, the pie should be baked within 3 months of purchase.

    How long does tourtiere last in fridge? ›

    You want the pastry golden, but if it starts to get too brown, cover with foil. To freeze, cool the pies completely. Wrap them in plastic wrap tightly, then in foil. The pies will keep for two days in the fridge or up to three months in the freezer.

    Should frozen tourtiere be thawed before baking? ›

    Yes, you can bake a frozen tourtiere without thawing it first.

    How do you reheat a fully cooked frozen tourtiere? ›

    To reheat from frozen, do not thaw first. Place cooked pie onto a baking sheet directly into 350F degree oven for 40-45 minutes, until centre of pie is hot when tested.

    What is tourtière pie made of? ›

    As one French baker we know says, "There are as many recipes for tourtière as there are cooks in Quebec." The meat can range from pork, chicken, or beef, to lamb, veal, or even duck. Some pies are simply meat and onions; others include potatoes and/or celery as well.

    What is tourtière made of? ›

    What's in tourtiere? The French-influenced pie is often made with pork, veal, beef, or game and sometimes a combination of the two. Mashed potatoes are folded in to help bind the meat, while celery and onion are other common aromatics. The spices give the pie character, such as allspice, cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg.

    What does tourtière taste like? ›

    The crust, flaky and light. The filling, spiced with clove, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and onion. It's savory and spiked with flavors most American palates equate with apple pie and gingerbread. And at its best it's topped with pepper relish.

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