Some time ago, a co-worker brought a meat pie to lunch. The aroma was familiar—after one taste, I was amazed to discover it was the same pie my grandmother used to serve when I was a youngster! She shared the recipe, and I have been enjoying it ever since. —Rita Winterberger, Huson, Montana
Tourtieres
Can you freeze Tourtieres?
Cover and freeze unbaked pies. To use, remove from freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Preheat oven to 425°. Bake 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 375°. Cover edges loosely with foil and bake 35-40 minutes longer or until crusts are golden brown.
Tourtieres
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
30 min
Yield
2 pies (8 servings each)
Ingredients
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 pounds ground pork
- 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 tablespoon ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Pastry for two double-crust pies
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Directions
- In a Dutch oven, saute onions in oil until tender. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, cook beef and pork over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat. Add the onions, vegetables, potatoes and seasonings.
- On a floured surface, rolled the dough to fit two 9-in. pie plates with bottom crusts; trim crust even with edge of plate. Fill each with about 5 cups filling. Roll out remaining dough to fit tops of pies; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in crust and brush tops with egg. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 487 calories, 31g fat (13g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 620mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein.
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