Recipe of Tourtière

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground pork
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup beef or chicken broth
• 4 cups mashed potatoes
• Pastry dough for a double-crust pie (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Directions

1. 1

   In a large skillet, cook the ground pork and beef over medium heat until they are browned and crumbled. Drain any excess fat.

2. 2

   Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the meat mixture and sauté until the onions are translucent.

3. 3

   Stir in the ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow the spices to become fragrant.

4. 4

   Pour in the beef or chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated, and the mixture is thick and flavorful.

5. 5

   Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the mashed potatoes until everything is well combined. Adjust the seasoning if needed.

6. 6

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

7. 7

   Roll out half of the pastry dough and line a pie dish with it. Add the meat and potato filling.

8. 8

   Roll out the remaining pastry dough and place it over the filling. Seal the edges and crimp them with a fork. Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.

9. 9

   Brush the top crust with the beaten egg to give it a beautiful golden color when baked.

10. 10

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbling.

11. 11

    Allow the Tourtière to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy this Canadian classic with your favorite condiments!

12. 12

    Now you have a delicious Tourtière ready to be enjoyed!