Tourtiere

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Serves 20

  • 2 onion, finely diced
  • 2 stalk of celery, finely diced
  • 2 carrot, finely diced
  • 2 lbs (907 g) lean ground beef
  • 2 lbs (907 g) ground pork
  • 2 cups (500 g) beef stock (low-sodium)
  • 1 beef bouillon cube

Cook onion, carrot, celery, ground meats, beef stock, and bouillon cube on high heat in beef broth for about 30 minutes or until broth is reduced and the carrots, onions, and celery are soft.

  • 4 (16 g) cloves garlic, finely diced
  • 1 tsp. (6 g) salt

When the stock has been reduced, add garlic and salt and cook for 10 minutes more. If using stock that contains salt, modify amount of added salt accordingly.

  • 2 cups (500 g) beef stock (low-sodium)

Add more beef broth, bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer until most liquid is gone, about another 30 minutes or longer.

  • 12 tsp dried thyme
  • 12 tsp summer savoury
  • 12 tsp finely ground pepper
  • 12 tsp mustard powder
  • 14 tsp ground cloves
  • 14 tsp ground allspice
  • 14 tsp (1 g) cinnamon
  • 14 tsp ground sage

Add spices and stir and cook another 5 minutes.

  • 1 cup (124 g) bread crumbs

Turn off heat and add bread crumbs and stir which should soak up remaining liquid and fat.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a pie plate with pastry. Spoon in filling, spreading evenly. Cover with top crust. Cover edges of pie with strips of aluminum foil.

  • 2 (102 g) large egg

Brush with beaten egg, if desired. Cut steam vent. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes; remove foil and return to oven. Bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing.