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Tourtiere

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Tourtiere is a beloved French-Canadian tradition, especially during the holidays. This savory meat pie features a rich, aromatic filling made with lean ground pork, kidney beans, and a blend of warm spices like nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. The texture is hearty and comforting, with tender meat and soft beans bound together by a flavorful stock. While traditionally served with a flaky double-crust pastry, the filling can also be enjoyed on its own. It&# 226;€™s a perfect dish for family gatherings, cold winter evenings, or when you want a taste of rustic, home-style comfort food.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 280.8
Dietary: Diabetic, Gluten-free
Description
Tourtiere is a beloved French-Canadian tradition, especially during the holidays. This savory meat pie features a rich, aromatic filling made with lean ground pork, kidney beans, and a blend of warm spices like nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. The texture is hearty and comforting, with tender meat and soft beans bound together by a flavorful stock. While traditionally served with a flaky double-crust pastry, the filling can also be enjoyed on its own. It&# 226;€™s a perfect dish for family gatherings, cold winter evenings, or when you want a taste of rustic, home-style comfort food.
Ingredients
  • 1 lbs Lean ground pork (try beef) 1/4 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Onion, finely chopped 1 pn Cloves
  • 1 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 cups Chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoons Crumbled sage
  • 1 1/2 cups Cooked red kidney beans mash
  • 1/2 teaspoons Ground allspice Double-crust pastry
Directions
  1. 1
    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and finely chopped onion.
  2. 2
    Stir-cook the meat and onion until the meat is no longer pink and the onion is softened.
  3. 3
    Drain any excess fat from the skillet, then return the meat mixture to the pan.
  4. 4
    Add the minced garlic, ground nutmeg, black pepper, crumbled sage, ground allspice, salt, and cloves.
  5. 5
    Pour in the chicken stock and stir to combine with the meat and spices.
  6. 6
    Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7
    Stir in the mashed cooked red kidney beans.
  8. 8
    Continue to simmer for another 15 minutes, or until the liquid has just evaporated and the filling is thick.
  9. 9
    Remove from heat. If making a pie, allow the filling to cool for about 30 minutes before assembling.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 280.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.1g25%
Saturated Fat 5.7g29%
Cholesterol 90.8mg31%
Sodium 4945.8mg207%
Total Carbohydrate 1.3g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 30.9g62%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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