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🇨🇦 Tourtière Recipe (Authentic French-Canadian Meat Pie)

🥧 What is Tourtière?

Tourtière is a traditional French-Canadian meat pie made with spiced ground meat (usually pork, beef, or veal) baked in a flaky crust. It’s especially popular during holidays like Christmas and New Year.

⏱️ Recipe Overview

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Servings: 6–8
  • Difficulty: Medium

🛒 Ingredients

For the Filling:

  • 500g ground pork
  • 250g ground beef
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup water or broth
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup mashed potatoes (optional, for texture)

For the Crust:

  • 2 pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Filling

  • In a pan, cook ground pork and beef over medium heat
  • Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft
  • Stir in spices, salt, and pepper
  • Add water/broth and simmer for 15–20 minutes
  • Mix in mashed potatoes (optional)
  • Let filling cool

2️⃣ Assemble the Pie

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
  • Place one pie crust in a pie dish
  • Add the cooled meat filling
  • Cover with second crust
  • Seal edges and cut small slits on top
  • Brush with egg wash

3️⃣ Bake

  • Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown
  • Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with gravy or brown sauce
  • Pair with pickles or chutney for contrast
  • Add a side of mashed potatoes or salad
  • Enjoy with hot tea or apple cider

💡 Tips for Best Results

  • Use fatty pork for juicy flavor
  • Don’t skip spices — they define authentic taste
  • Let filling cool before assembling (prevents soggy crust)
  • Chill pie for 10 minutes before cutting

🔄 Variations

  • Beef-only version: Use all ground beef
  • Spicy twist: Add chili flakes
  • Herb flavor: Add thyme or sage
  • Rustic version: Use diced meat instead of ground

❓ FAQs

1. Can I freeze Tourtière?

Yes! Freeze before or after baking for up to 2 months.

2. What meat is traditional?

Pork is most traditional, often mixed with beef or veal.

3. Can I make it ahead?

Yes — prepare filling a day before and refrigerate.

4. Why add mashed potatoes?

It improves texture and binds the filling.

5. How do I reheat?

Bake at 180°C for 15–20 minutes.

🍴 Similar Recipes

  • Shepherd’s Pie
  • Chicken Pot Pie
  • Beef Empanadas
  • Meat Lasagna
  • Savory Hand Pies

🏁 Final Thoughts

Tourtière is more than just a meat pie — it’s a comfort food classic from Canada that brings warmth and tradition to your table. With its rich, spiced filling and flaky crust, it’s perfect for family dinners or festive occasions.

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