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FRENCH MEAT PIE

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French Canadian Meat pie. Tourtière, which is also known as meat pie is traditionally made with ground meat, onions, spices, and herbs baked in a pie crust.

Provided by Jessica Robinson

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 pounds ground pork
2 pounds ground beef (round)
3/4 cup finely diced celery
1 yellow onion, finely diced
5 cups hot water
2 teaspoons Better Than Bouillon chicken base
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
salt and black pepper to taste
2 Homemade or store bought pie crust ((for 9-inch pies))

Steps:

Dissolve the Better Than Bouillon chicken into the hot water. Set aside.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, over medium heat. Cook the onion and celery for about 5 minutes to slightly soften. Stir with a wooden spoon to not burn.
Add the chicken stock mixture, ground pork, ground beef, and poultry seasoning. Cook over medium heat until the meat is cooked, about 20 minutes.
Add the breadcrumbs, allspice, ground cloves, and black pepper. Stir to combine. Let cook another 10 minutes.
Add salt to taste. Should only need a pinch of salt. (remember bouillon and breadcrumbs already have salt in them)
Let cool completely. Add to unbaked pie shells. Either homemade pie crust or store-bought. Top with pie crust. Roll edges under and pinch around the entire pie. Use a sharp knife to slice a slit in the top of each pie.
Brush with egg wash. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven until the crust is nicely browned. About 30 to 45 minutes.
Makes two 9-inch pies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FRECH MEAT PIE (GREAT-GREAT GRANDMA'S RECIPE)

Frech Meat Pie (Great-Great Grandma's Recipe) image

My great-great grandparents were French Canadian. When a fire destroyed their home, they packed up the few possessions that could not burn (her metal measuring cups and a few pots and pans) and their two small boys and headed to the US to find work. I still have her measuring cups, and thankfully, her recipes which were safely...

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Categories Savory Pies

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb ground pork
2 large potatoes, boiled and mashed (no butter or milk added)
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 c water
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp allspice
1 pie crust for a 2 crust pie, homemade or prepared. i really like betty crocker pie crust mix, found in the baking isle (boxed mix).

Steps:

1. Place ground pork, onions, garlic and water in large pan and simmer on medium low until all water boils away (about 1 1/2 hours) stirring occasionally. Do not allow to brown at the end.
2. While meat is cooking, peel and boil potatoes as you would for mashed potatoes. Do not add butter or milk. Can use left over mashed potatoes, if you have them, but there will be enough fat from the pork. Mash thoroughly with a fork.
3. When potatoes and meat are done, combine and add spices. Taste and add more depending on your family's taste. We usually heap the above measurements, but use your own discretion.
4. Place bottom pie crust in pan. Add filling and top with top crust. Cut a few small slits for steam to escape. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes. Tent loosely at the end if browning too quickly. Serve with a tossed salad and "Fifth Generation Salad Dressing", posted below.