Tourtière (French-Canadian Meat Pie)

Ingredients

• 1 package (2 crusts) refrigerated pie dough
• 1 lb ground pork
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup water or broth
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp cloves, 1/2 tsp savory or sage
• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. 1Brown the ground pork, beef, onion, and garlic together in a large skillet, breaking up the meat.
2. 2Add the water, cinnamon, cloves, and savory, and simmer 15–20 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed.
3. 3Stir in the breadcrumbs to bind the filling, then let cool slightly.
4. 4Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Fill the bottom crust with the meat mixture, top with the second crust, crimp, and cut vents.
5. 5Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.

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