FRENCH CHRISTMAS PIE (TOURTIERE) 
2 lg. potatoes, peeled
1/2 lb. ground pork
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 clove garlic
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 bay leaf
1/8 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. ginger
Pie pastry

Cook potatoes in boiling water. Drain and mash. Brown beef and pork, drain fat. Stir in next 5 ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to individual taste. Cover and simmer 20 minutes (stirring often). Discard bay leaf, stir in potatoes. Cool. Roll half of pastry into 12 inch circle. Place in 9 inch pie pan. Fill with meat mixture. Roll out remaining pastry and top meat mixture. Make appropriate slits in crust and trim. Seal, flute, and bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Serves 6 and may be frozen.

 

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