Tourtière
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Canadian

Tourtière

A deeply savory Canadian meat pie with gently spiced pork and beef, tender onions, and a crisp, golden pastry crust. It is especially satisfying served warm with sharp mustard and pickles.

115 min 6 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Melt 15 g of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring, until translucent and lightly golden. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
2
Add the ground pork and beef. Season with the salt, pepper, cinnamon, and allspice, then cook for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking the meat into small crumbles, until no pink remains and the mixture reaches 74°C.
3
Stir in the diced potato and chicken stock. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potato is tender and the liquid has nearly evaporated.
4
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the remaining 15 g butter. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Spread the filling on a shallow tray and cool for 20 minutes, then refrigerate until barely warm or cold.
5
Heat the oven to 200°C. Roll the larger pastry portion into a 30 cm round and fit it into a 23 cm pie dish, leaving a slight overhang. Spoon in the cooled filling and smooth the surface.
Pie shell filled with cooled tourtière meat mixture AI-generated image
6
Roll the remaining pastry into a 26 cm round and place it over the filling. Trim and crimp the edges to seal, then cut three small vents in the center. Brush the top with the beaten egg mixture.
7
Bake for 15 minutes at 200°C, then reduce the oven to 180°C and bake for 35 to 45 minutes more, until the crust is deeply golden and the filling is bubbling at the vents.
Golden-brown tourtière fresh from the oven AI-generated image
8
Cool the pie on a rack for 15 minutes so the filling settles. Slice into wedges and serve warm with mustard or pickles.

Why this recipe works

A blend of pork and beef gives the filling both richness and savory depth, while potato binds the juices without making the pie heavy. Warm spices add aromatic lift without overpowering the meat.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Cool leftovers within 2 hours, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. The unbaked assembled pie can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.

How to reheat it

Reheat slices on a baking sheet at 180°C until the center reaches 74°C, about 20 minutes. Cover loosely with foil if the crust browns too quickly.

Nutrition / serving

665kcal
27.82 gprotein
48.43 gcarbs
40.42 gfat
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Published 15 Aug 2026 · updated 16 Aug 2026