Tourtiere - ep.5 - Serge's Christmas Special! French-ie Cuisine

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought crust

Whole wheat crust adds fiber and nutrients.

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potato adds vitamins, while cauliflower is lower in carbs.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

Prepare the pie dough by mixing 250 gr all purpose flour, 205 gr cubed and chilled butter, 3 gr salt, and 55 gr ice cold water; roll out to form two 10-inch circles.

In a skillet, heat 20 ml oil and sauté 150 gr diced onion and 2 cloves chopped garlic until softened.

Add 500 gr raw ground beef and 300 gr raw ground pork to the skillet; cook until browned.

Stir in 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon all spice, 1 teaspoon savory, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon dry thyme, and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add 150 gr diced potato and 250 ml chicken stock or beef stock; simmer until potato is tender.

Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.

Roll out one sheet of puff pastry and fit it into a pie dish.

Fill the crust with the meat mixture, spreading it evenly.

Roll out the second sheet of puff pastry and place it over the filling; seal the edges.

Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.

Brush the top with 30 gr melted butter for a golden finish.

Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, about 45-50 minutes.

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