Tourtiere

Tourtière is a savory meat pie made with ground pork or beef, mixed with vegetables and spices such as onions, garlic and sometimes potatoes and spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice. A traditional dish from Quebec, Canada, that has a unique blend of flavors, perfect for a cold winter day. A hearty, comforting dish that’s perfect for family meals, holidays and special occasions.

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Here is a simple recipe for making Tourtière at home:

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground pork or beef
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 cup of diced potatoes
  • 1/2 cup of beef or chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried savory
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 sheet of puff pastry or pie crust

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground pork or beef until browned. Drain the fat.
  3. Add the onions and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
  4. Add the diced potatoes, broth, thyme, savory, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  5. Roll out the puff pastry or pie crust to fit the size of your pie dish.
  6. Pour the meat mixture into the pie dish and cover it with the rolled-out puff pastry or pie crust. Crimp the edges of the pastry to seal the pie.
  7. Make a few slits in the top of the pastry to allow steam to escape.
  8. Bake the Tourtière for 45 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.
  9. Let the Tourtière cool for a few minutes before serving.

You can add variations to the recipe, like adding vegetables like carrots or celery, or using a combination of pork and beef. This recipe serves about 6-8 people, depending on the serving size.

Tips for preparation of Tourtiere

Here is a simple recipe for making Tourtière at home:

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground pork or beef
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 cup of diced potatoes
  • 1/2 cup of beef or chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried savory
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 sheet of puff pastry or pie crust

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground pork or beef until browned. Drain the fat.
  3. Add the onions and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
  4. Add the diced potatoes, broth, thyme, savory, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  5. Roll out the puff pastry or pie crust to fit the size of your pie dish.
  6. Pour the meat mixture into the pie dish and cover it with the rolled-out puff pastry or pie crust. Crimp the edges of the pastry to seal the pie.
  7. Make a few slits in the top of the pastry to allow steam to escape.
  8. Bake the Tourtière for 45 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.
  9. Let the Tourtière cool for a few minutes before serving.

You can add variations to the recipe, like adding vegetables like carrots or celery, or using a combination of pork and beef. This recipe serves about 6-8 people, depending on the serving size.

Tourtiere serving size

Typically, a serving size of Tourtière is usually about 1/8 to 1/6 of a 9-inch pie as a main dish or side dish. It can also be served as a snack or comfort food.

Tourtiere nutrition value

here is an approximate nutritional breakdown for a standard serving size of 1/8 of a 9-inch pie made with the recipe provided earlier:

  • Calories: Approximately 500-600
  • Fat: 30-40g
  • Saturated Fat: 10-15g
  • Cholesterol: 50-70mg
  • Sodium: 500-600mg
  • Carbohydrates: 30-40g
  • Fiber: 2-3g
  • Sugars: 2-3g
  • Protein: 15-20g

Tourtière is a high-calorie and high-fat dish, it’s important to take into account the serving size, personal dietary needs and balance it with a balanced diet and physical activity.

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