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French Canadian Meat Pie Recipe

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This hearty meat pie was traditionally served on Christmas Eve by mother's family in Quebec. The recipe has been passed down through at least four generations and has been translated from my grandmother's original recipe in French. —Diane Davies Indian Trial, North Carolina

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French Canadian Meat Pie Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 12-16 Servings

15 30 45

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
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3/4 pound ground pork
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups hot mashed potatoes (prepared without milk and butter)
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
Salt and pepper to taste
Pastry for two double-crust pies (9 inches)
Milk, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, cook the beef, pork, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Remove from the heat. Stir in the potatoes, broth and seasonings.
Line two 9-in. pie plates with pastry. Divide meat mixture between crusts. Top with remaining pastry; trim, seal and flute edges.
Cut slits in top. Brush with milk if desired. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 2 pies (6-8 servings each).

Originally published as French Canadian Meat Pie in Taste of Home October/November 2001, p29

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Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.

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Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2012 by mrsraschke

My parents are both French Canadian and growing up in NH this was always a special treat for supper. I'm so glad I found this recipe because it is pretty close to the one my mom used to make except she used poultry seasoning instead of the other spices.

Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2012 by allaboutcookies86

This recipe is fairly simple to make. However, I didn't care for how bland it came out so I added about a quarter of every spice to the meat mixture. That made it Very good. I also added about 6 tablespoons of Worchestershire sauce. This too added to the deliciousness of it. It is very good for something different. My husband is french canadian and enjoyed this recipe very much. Thank you for the great idea. I LOVE meat pies:)

Reviewed on Nov. 04, 2011 by 1275

Nothing much against this recipe. It just wasn't a favorite with my family. The mashed potatoes were different in a meat pie. I would have liked it better if the potatoes were not mashed. However, this all depends on the tastes of the person eating it.

Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2011 by katlaydee3

I didn't really care for this recipe. I had one similar many years ago that was delicious. I'll have to dig it out.

Reviewed on Dec. 02, 2010 by NC2010

This is a wonderful recipe. Very hearty and can be served with a side salad. I love it with a delicious gravy. Wonderful!

Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2008 by lauraine

I have this recipe too ...except it calls for 2 potatoes to be chopped roughly as well as the mashed pototoes......EXCELLENT TOURTIERE RECIPE.......from North of Montreal