Quebec Holiday Tourtiére (Meat Pie)

About

• Prep 25 minutes
• Total 2.5 hours
• Serves 8

Ingredients

• 4 pie crusts (2 tops 2 bottoms) I used Pillsbury store bought)
• 1 TBSP canola oil
• 4 slices turkey bacon; chopped
• 6 garlic cloves; minced
• 1 large white onion; chopped
• Spices:
  • 1 tsp savory; ground
  • 1.5 tsp Himalayan salt
  • 0.5 tsp celery seed
  • 1 tsp black pepper; ground
  • 0.5 tsp cloves; ground
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg; ground
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 0.5 lb ground sausage; (1 used Jimmy Dean Regular)
• 1 Russet Potato; peeled, grated
• 0.5 Cup no-salt beef broth
• 1 Cup Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley; chopped
• 2 TBSP maple syrup
• 1 egg yolk; mixed with 1 tsp water, for egg wash
• Serve with 1 to 2 TBSP of Quebec Fruit Ketchup per serving

Instructions

1. Make Filling:
   • In a large pot heat oil on medium-high heat.
   • Add bacon, garlic, onion, and spices . Cook for 5 minutes.
   • Add beef, pork, potato, and broth. Reduce heat to medium and cook until liquid is almost absorbed. Approx. 15 minutes.
   • Add parsley and maple syrup and cook until most of the liquid is evaporated. Approx. 5 minutes.
   • Let filling cool for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat Oven:
   • Position a rack at the bottom of the oven.
   • Preheat to 400℉F
3. Fill 2 separate 9-inch pie pans:
   • Add the bottom crusts to 2 ungreased 9-in pie pans.
   • Add billing to pie and smooth top.
   • Place dough over filling.
   • Fold top crust edge underneath bottom and crimp.
   • Brush with egg wash.
   • Cut 10 2-inch vents in the top pastry using a paring knife.
   • Cover crust with Aluminum foil to prevent the crust from becoming too dark.
   • Place each pie on a baking sheet on the bottom rack of the oven until pastry is golden brown and filling is hot.
   • After 15 minutes remove.
   • Continue baking for another 35 – 45 minutes
   • Let stand for 20 – 30 minutes before serving.
   • Serve with Quebec Fruit Ketchup

Nutrition

• Serving: 8
• Per Serving Nutrtion:
  • Calories: 751 kcal
  • Carbs: 71 g
  • Fat: 42 g
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Sodium: 1172 mg
  • Fiber: 3.94 g
  • Calculated by: https://my.whisk.com/