Description
Experience the comforting flavors of a classic tourtière, a savory meat pie that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. With a flaky, golden crust and a rich filling made from ground pork and beef, this dish is sure to impress. Spiced with cinnamon and allspice, each bite offers warmth and nostalgia, making it a must-try for any home cook.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp allspice
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until translucent.
- Add ground pork and beef; cook until browned, breaking up clumps. Stir in minced garlic and spices.
- Simmer on low heat for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface; cut circles to fit pie pans.
- Spoon meat mixture into pastry shells, brush edges with egg wash, cover with another pastry circle, and seal well.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg