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Christmas Noche Buena
Tourtière - Québécois Christmas Meat Pie
Quebec's iconic Christmas Eve meat pie - spiced ground pork and beef in flaky crust. This French-Canadian tradition has been warming holiday tables for centuries, representing heritage and family gatherings.
120
Total Minutes
12
Servings
Cooking Times
30 min
Prep Time
90 min
Cook Time
120 min
Total Time
Ingredients (12 items)
1.50 lbs
Ground pork
1.00 lb
Ground beef
2.00 large
Onions
diced
4.00 cloves
Garlic
minced
2.00 medium
Potatoes
finely diced
1.50 cups
Beef broth
0.50 tsp
Ground cloves
0.50 tsp
Cinnamon
1.00 tsp
Savory
dried
2.00 double crusts
Pie crust
homemade or store-bought
1.00
Egg
beaten for wash
2.00 tsp
Salt and pepper
to taste
Instructions (8 steps)
1
Brown pork and beef with onions and garlic in large pan.
15 minutes
2
Add potatoes, broth, cloves, cinnamon, savory, salt, and pepper.
3
Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes until liquid mostly evaporates.
45 minutes
4
Cool filling completely. Preheat oven to 375°F.
60 minutes
5
Line two pie plates with bottom crusts.
6
Divide filling between pies, top with second crust. Seal edges.
7
Cut vents in top, brush with egg wash.
8
Bake 45 minutes until golden. Serve with pickled beets and relish.
45 minutes