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Quebec-Style Beef Tourtière

Savory Quebec-Style Beef Tourtière for Cozy Family Feasts

Quebec-Style Beef Tourtière is a hearty meat pie filled with ground beef and spices, perfect for family gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Canadian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or substitute with ground pork or turkey
  • 1 medium Onion chopped, yellow or white
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Cloves a little goes a long way
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg reduce if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper or to taste
  • 1 cup Diced Potatoes or breadcrumbs or wild rice
  • 0.5 cup Beef Broth low-sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped
For the Crust
  • 1 9-inch Pastry Crust store-bought is fine
  • 1 large Egg for egg wash

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • pie dish
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of oil. Once hot, brown the ground beef, breaking it up into small pieces for about 8–10 minutes. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until they soften and become fragrant, approximately 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in ground cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper, cooking for an additional 2–3 minutes to meld the flavors.
  3. Mix in the diced potatoes and pour in a splash of beef broth. Simmer on low for about 10–15 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the filling thickens.
  4. Remove the skillet from heat and fold in the fresh parsley. Allow cooling for a few minutes before transferring to a bowl.
  5. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out one sheet of pastry dough on a floured surface to fit your pie dish. Line the bottom of the dish with this crust.
  6. Spoon the cooled beef filling into the prepared crust, spreading it evenly. Top with another pastry sheet, sealing the edges and cutting slits for steam.
  7. Brush the top crust with a beaten egg. Place in the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden.
  8. Let the tourtière cool for around 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Cool the filling to avoid a soggy bottom. Customize with veggies and different meats for variety.

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