Pastry-Topped Pies
Tourtière (French-Canadian Christmas Meat Pie)
Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026
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Cool the filling fully before assembling or the bottom crust turns soggy.
Ingredients
Method
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Brown pork and beef with onion 10 minutes; add garlic, broth and spices. Simmer 15 minutes until most liquid is gone.
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Stir in mashed potato to bind; season and cool completely.
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Heat oven to 400°F. Line a pie plate with one crust, fill, top with the second crust, crimp and cut vents.
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Brush with egg and bake 15 minutes, then 375°F for 30–35 minutes until deep golden.
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Rest 15 minutes; serve with ketchup or chutney.
Notes & swaps
- Cool the filling fully before assembling or the bottom crust turns soggy.
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