Canadian Meat Pie
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min. + standing
YIELD: 8 servings.
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.
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening
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1 egg, beaten
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2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
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FILLING:
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3/4 pound ground beef
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3/4 pound ground pork
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1/4 cup water
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
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Milk
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
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3.
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.
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4.
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
1 piece: 480 calories, 32g fat (9g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 643mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.
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