Tourtière & Poutine | French Canadian Comfort Food with Michelle Paulin S1 Ep16

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats, and margarine is often cheaper.

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potatoes add nutrients, while mashed cauliflower is lower in carbs.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought crust

Whole wheat crust adds fiber, while store-bought saves time.

Start with the meat pie, called torti.

Add frozen peas and carrots for vegetables.

Use dehydrated potatoes instead of real mashed potatoes for convenience.

Mix ground pork and ground beef in a 50/50 ratio for texture and flavor.

Cook the meat mixture with onions and a little water to prevent sticking and to rehydrate the potatoes.

Prepare the pie dough using store-bought crust, letting it come to room temperature.

Spray the pie pan with Pam baking spray before adding the crust.

Fill the crust with the meat mixture and cover with another layer of crust.

Place the pie on a cookie sheet to catch any drippings.

Bake in the oven at 350 to 375°F for 40 to 50 minutes.

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