Classic Tourtière
Canadian Beef Recipe
- (1) Heat oil on medium-high heat in a large sauté pan or skillet, then sauté the onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes
- (2) Add the ground beef, pork, and spices and cook until the meat is browned
- (3) Add the beef broth and bring it up to a simmer then reduce heat to medium low
- (4) Add the grated potato and stir it in
- (5) Cook until liquid is almost absorbed, about 15 min
- (6) Remove the bay leaves and add salt to taste
- (7) Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool completely — it bakes best if the filling is chilled
- (8) Preheat the oven to 375 °F (190 °C)
- (9) On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of the pie dough to less than the 1/4-inch thickness and line the 9-inch pie plate
- (10) Fill this with the cooled tourtière mixture and spread out evenly
- (11) Roll out the remaining dough to the same thickness, cut a hole in the centre (for steam to escape) and place on top of the filling
- (12) Trim the dough to 1/2-inch beyond the edge of the pie plate and pinch the edges of the crust together
- (13) Brush the crust with the egg wash
- (14) Bake tourtière for about 45 minutes or until the pastry is a rich golden brown
- (15) Let cool for 15 minutes before slicing to serve