Not Quite Traditional Tourtiere But Almost Recipe

A twist on a classic! This Quebec-inspired tourtière recipe is a delicious family favorite, perfected with a few unique additions. My husband, being from Quebec, loves traditional tourtière, but this adaptation is even better, with tender, flavorful meat filling enveloped in a flaky crust. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 270 mins
Calories 688.1 kcal
Protein 62g
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How to Make Not Quite Traditional Tourtiere But Almost

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large stockpot over medium heat, brown 1.5 lbs ground pork and 1 lb ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off excess grease.
  3. Add 1 large onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried sage, 1/2 tsp ground allspice, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 cup beef broth, and 1/4 cup dry red wine (optional).
  5. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2 hours, adding more broth or water as needed to maintain moisture.
  6. While the filling simmers, prepare your pie crusts (either homemade or store-bought).
  7. Arrange one pie crust in a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
  8. Pour the meat filling into the pie crust.
  9. Top with the second pie crust. Crimp edges to seal and cut several vents in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
  10. Bake for 40-60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
  11. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

45 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

57g

Carbs

18g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Not Quite Traditional Tourtiere But Almost?

Not Quite Traditional Tourtiere But Almost takes about 300 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 270 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Not Quite Traditional Tourtiere But Almost?

Not Quite Traditional Tourtiere But Almost has approximately 688.1 calories per serving, with about 62 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates and 57 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Not Quite Traditional Tourtiere But Almost?

The key ingredients for Not Quite Traditional Tourtiere But Almost are Ground Beef, Ground Pork, Ground Veal, Onions, Celery, Potatoes. See the full list with measurements above.

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