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pere beaudry's tourtiere

(11 ratings)
EmilyJo avatar
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Jo Zimny
@EmilyJo
Ithaca, NY

My father baked this simple and delicious pie every Christmas Eve. We used to serve gravy, mashed potatoes, and cranberries on the side. This one is a winner. You will need 2 9-inch pie crusts for this pie. Thanks, Dad!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Don't let the fancy name fool you. This tourtiere is a hearty and satisfying meat pie. Using a premade pie crust means this can be thrown together in a snap. A tourtiere is a French Canadian recipe typically eaten during the holiday season. It can be made with ground beef, pork, or wild game. This version uses ground beef and ground pork that are lightly seasoned and inside a flaky pie crust. A comforting meal for the holiday season.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(11 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pere beaudry's tourtiere

  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 1 clove
    garlic, chopped fine
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    dried thyme or oregano
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 lb
    ground beef, moose or veal
  • 1/2 lb
    lean ground pork
  • 1/4 c
    water
  • 1 tsp
    all-purpose flour
  • 2
    9 inch pie crusts
  • 1/8 c
    cream

How To Make pere beaudry's tourtiere

  • Cook onions, garlic, and seasonings in olive oil.
    1
    Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a skillet, cook the onion, garlic, and spices on medium-low heat in the olive oil.
  • Add the ground meat.
    2
    When the onion is transparent, add the meat.
  • Let simmer until the meat is cooked.
    3
    Let simmer stirring occasionally until meat is cooked through.
  • Combine flour and water in a small bowl.
    4
    Make a gravy by adding the flour and water to a small bowl. Stir well.
  • Stir mixture into the meat.
    5
    Stir into the meat mixture and cook until it thickens. The gravy inside the pie helps keep it nice and moist.
  • Place a pie crust into the pie plate.
    6
    Put the bottom crust in the pie pan.
  • Add the meat mixture.
    7
    Add the cooked meat mixture to the pie.
  • Place on the top pie crust and cut slits.
    8
    Put the top crust on and cut slits.
  • Brush with cream.
    9
    Brush the top with the cream.
  • Bake the meat pie.
    10
    Bake in the 450 degree F oven for 10 minutes. Then turn the heat down to 350 degrees F and bake for 20 minutes until golden on the top.
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