CANADIAN MEAT PIE

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This hearty meat pie has a filling seasoned with a tasty combination of herbs and spices and is topped with a flaky golden crust. Called tourtiere, it's a dish traditionally served by French Canadians following mid-night Mass on Christmas Eve.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening
1 egg, beaten
2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
FILLING:
3/4 pound ground beef
3/4 pound ground pork
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg and water; toss lightly with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half; wrap in plastic and refrigerate. , In a large skillet, cook beef, pork, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in seasonings; heat through. , On a floured surface, roll out one portion of dough. Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry. Spoon filling into crust. Roll out remaining dough to fit top of pie. Place over filling. Seal and flute edges. Brush pastry with milk; cut slits in top. , Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown, covering edges loosely with foil if necessary. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 32g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 643mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.