Description
Hearty Quebec-style beef tourtière delivers a savory slice of Canadian culinary heritage, blending rich ground meat and warming spices into a flaky pastry embrace. Homemade comfort awaits you in this traditional pie that promises a delicious journey through Quebec’s beloved winter comfort cuisine.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 226 grams) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 6–8 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- Craft a delicate pie crust by blending flour and salt in a large mixing bowl, then incorporate cold butter using a pastry cutter until the mixture transforms into coarse, pebble-like crumbs.
- Introduce ice water gradually, one tablespoon at a time, gently binding the dough without overworking the mixture. Form two equal disc-shaped portions and wrap in plastic.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into fine fragments. Eliminate excess fat thoroughly.
- Sauté chopped onions and garlic for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- Awaken the spices by stirring cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, thyme, sage, salt, and black pepper into the meat mixture, allowing their aromas to intensify for 1-2 minutes.
- Enrich the filling with beef broth, breadcrumbs, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens and develops a robust consistency.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, preparing for a golden, flaky masterpiece.
- Roll out the first dough disc on a floured surface, carefully draping it into a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring a snug fit along the edges.
- Spread the cooled meat filling evenly across the bottom crust, creating a hearty base.
- Top the pie with the second dough disc, trimming and crimping the edges to create a tight seal. Cut strategic steam vents across the surface.
- Bake on the middle oven rack for 40-45 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown crust and bubbling filling.
- Allow the tourtiere to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing, letting the flavors meld and settle.
Notes
- Keep butter ice-cold to ensure a flaky, tender pie crust that crumbles perfectly when baked.
- Use minimal water when mixing pie dough to prevent tough, dense pastry and maintain delicate texture.
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner, more concentrated flavor profile.
- Try spice blend by adjusting quantities to personal taste, balancing warm cinnamon and savory herbs for complex depth.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 183
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 104 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg