Description
This Cozy Quebec Meat Pie, also known as Tourtière, is a classic French Canadian comfort food made with savory seasoned meat baked inside a flaky golden crust. Rich, hearty, and warmly spiced, this traditional pie is perfect for holidays, winter dinners, or cozy family gatherings.
📝 Ingredients
Meat Filling
1 lb ground pork
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup beef broth
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp cloves
½ tsp nutmeg
1 tsp thyme
Salt & black pepper to taste
1 medium potato, boiled & mashed (for texture)
Pie Crust
2 pie crusts (top & bottom)
1 egg (for egg wash)
👨🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a skillet, cook pork, beef, onion, and garlic until browned.
Add broth, spices, salt, pepper, and mashed potato.
Simmer until thick and flavorful. Let cool slightly.
Place bottom crust into a pie dish.
Fill with meat mixture and cover with top crust.
Seal edges and cut small vents on top.
Brush with egg wash.
Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown.
Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
⏱ Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
🍽 Servings
6–8 servings
🔥 Nutrition (Approx Per Serving)
Calories: 540
Protein: 28g
Carbs: 30g
Fat: 34g
