Tender potatoes, onions, and seasoned ground meat are all nestled in a buttery, flaky crust for a truly comforting meal.
What is Meat Pie?
A meat pie can come in many variations depending on location including a shepherd’s pie, cottage pie, kidney pie, or a “pasty”. This Canadian meat pie, known as tourtiere, is made with pork, beef, or often veal and while it’s a favorite year-round – we especially enjoy it at Christmas time! It has some warm spices, including a hint of allspice and cloves, that give its distinctive flavor. This version doesn’t contain vegetables; however, finely diced carrots or mushroomed can be added.
Ingredients for Meat Pie
Crust – For this recipe, you can use a store-bought double pie crust or a homemade pastry crust. Meat – I use a combination of ground beef and pork. Veal is a common addition as well, feel free to use all pork, all beef, or whatever you have on hand! Spices – Both savory and warm spices give this meat pie its traditional flavor. Potatoes – Mashed potatoes are key in this recipe as they help with consistency and make the filling hold together.
How to Make Meat Pie
Making a homemade meat pie is easy. Serve with a slice of homemade garlic bread and a fresh tossed salad or cucumber tomato salad for a yummy meal!
Tips for the Best Meat Pie
To save time, use a prepared pie crust and premake the filling. Or premake the entire pie and freeze (before baking) for later. To avoid bursting at the seams, cut slits into the top of the pie to allow steam to escape. Let the pie rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the juices to reabsorb and the pie to hold its shape better when sliced and served.
Leftovers
To Store: The best way to store a meat pie is to keep it in the pie pan, cover with foil, and store it in the refrigerator. To Reheat: Scoop a portion onto a microwave-safe plate and heat until piping hot. To Freeze: Cover it completely and label it with the date. Bake from frozen in the oven for up to an hour and 30 minutes or until it’s bubbly and the crust is browned. Did you enjoy this savory Tourtiere? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
