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French Canadian Meat Pie: Tourtière

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A traditional French Canadian meat pie, Tourtière, filled with ground beef, potatoes, onions, and warm spices, all baked inside a flaky golden crust. Perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or a cozy dinner at home.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef (preferably with 20% fat content)

2 ⅓ cups yellow onion, finely chopped

1 large and 1 medium potato, peeled and diced

½ cup celery, finely chopped

2 cups beef broth

1 ½ teaspoons poultry seasoning

1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground cloves

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

15 ounces flaky shortcrust pastry

1 large egg, beaten (for glazing)

Instructions

  1. Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes. Place them in a pot with enough water to cover and boil until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and mash lightly.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  3. Add the onions and celery to the skillet and cook until softened and fragrant.
  4. Stir in the mashed potatoes, beef broth, poultry seasoning, thyme, pepper, salt, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Simmer gently for 10–15 minutes until the broth is mostly absorbed. Let the filling cool slightly.
  5. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  6. Roll out the shortcrust pastry and fit one portion into a pie dish. Spoon in the cooled meat filling evenly.
  7. Cover with the second pastry layer, trim the edges, and crimp to seal. Cut a few small slits in the top for steam to escape.
  8. Brush the top crust with beaten egg for a golden finish.
  9. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
  10. Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Vegetables like carrots or mushrooms can be added for extra heartiness.

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheat in the oven at 350°F to keep the crust crisp.

Cool the filling before assembling to prevent a soggy crust.

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