Best 9 Frech Meat Pie Great Great Grandmas Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey through time with our collection of French meat pie recipes, passed down from generations. Discover the timeless flavors of "Pâté en Croûte," an elaborate pastry enclosing a delectable filling of seasoned meats, encased in a buttery crust. Experience the rustic charm of "Tourtière du Lac-Saint-Jean," a hearty meat pie originating from the Canadian province of Quebec, featuring a flavorful blend of pork, beef, and veal wrapped in a flaky crust. Embark on a taste of tradition with "Potjevleesch," a Flemish specialty consisting of succulent meats, encased in a rich gelatinous aspic, perfect for a special occasion. Transport yourself to the countryside with "Pâté de Campagne," a classic French country pâté made with coarsely ground pork and aromatic herbs, wrapped in a golden pastry. Immerse yourself in the flavors of history with these cherished French meat pie recipes, each offering a unique culinary experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRENCH MEAT PIE



French Meat Pie image

Some time ago, when I was working at a newspaper, a co-worker happened to bring a meat pie for lunch. The aroma was familiar to me, and I asked for a taste. To my amazement, it was the same pie my grandmother used to serve when I was a youngster! I copied the meat pie recipe, and I have been enjoying it ever since. -Rita Winterberger, Huson, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 cup mashed potatoes
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
1 large egg, beaten, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, pork and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , In a small bowl, combine potatoes and seasonings. Roll out half of pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate; trim pastry even with edge of plate. Fill with meat mixture. , Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry. Brush with egg if desired. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

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TOURTIERE (FRENCH CANADIAN MEAT PIE)



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This French Canadian meat pie is hearty, satisfying, and easy to make so it's a great choice for a holiday main course. Visually impressive, relatively affordable, and best served at room temperature, so a tourtiere doesn't require any kind of precise timing.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 28

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, sliced, frozen
7 tablespoons ice cold water
2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried sage
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground mustard
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 large russet potato, peeled, quartered
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 pinch salt
4 cloves garlic, crushed
½ cup finely diced celery
1 pound ground pork
1 pound ground beef
1 cup potato cooking water, plus more as needed
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Place flour, salt, and frozen butter slices into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse on and off until butter is about the size of peas, about 30 seconds. Stir vinegar into cold water; drizzle water/vinegar into the flour mixture. Pulse on and off until mixture is crumbly and holds together when you pinch a piece off, about 10 seconds. If dough isn't pressing together, drizzle in another teaspoon of water.
  • Transfer mixture to a work surface. Press it together until it becomes a lump of dough. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
  • Mix salt, pepper, thyme, sage, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, mustard, clove, and cayenne together in a small bowl.
  • Place potato quarters in a saucepan; cover with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat. Simmer until cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Scoop out potatoes and transfer to a bowl; save cooking liquid. Mash potatoes with a potato masher.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and a pinch of salt. Cook and stir until onions turn golden, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Stir garlic, celery, and spice blend into the skillet with onions. Stir until onion mixture is evenly coated with the spices, about 30 seconds. Add ground beef and ground pork. Ladle about 3/4 cup of the potato cooking liquid into the skillet.
  • Cook and stir until meat is browned and has a very fine, almost pastelike texture. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 45 minutes. Stir in mashed potatoes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Divide chilled dough into 2 pieces, one just slightly larger than the other. Roll the larger piece out into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured work surface. Place in a 9-inch deep dish pie plate. Roll top crust out into a circle about 11 inches in diameter. Cut small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
  • Fill bottom crust with the meat mixture; smooth out the surface. Whisk egg and water together to make egg wash. Brush edges of the bottom crust with egg wash. Place top crust on the pie and press lightly around the edges to seal. Trim excess dough from the crust. Crimp the edges of the crust. Brush entire surface of the pie with egg wash.
  • Place in preheated oven. Bake until well browned, about 1 hour. Let cool to almost room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 159.2 mg, Fat 40.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 21.4 g, Sodium 1074 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

FAVORITE FRENCH CANADIAN MEAT PIE



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I'm a seventh-generation French Canadian, and my ancestors started the tradition of serving this meat pie on Christmas Eve. One year I didn't make it, and my daughter and I felt something was missing. The savory pie goes well with salad and fresh rolls for a lighter meal, and it's good served in small portions with turkey and all the trimmings, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/4 pounds ground pork
1/2 pound ground beef
1/4 pound ground veal
1 cup grated peeled potatoes
1/2 cup grated onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried savory
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg
Dough for double-crust pie

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the pork, beef, veal, potatoes and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the garlic, seasonings and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently., Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Stir in bread crumbs. Combine egg and remaining water; stir into meat mixture. , Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Fill with meat mixture. Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top. Cover edges loosely with foil., Bake 15 minutes. Remove foil. Reduce heat to 375°; bake 30-35 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Fat 29g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 737mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

FRENCH CANADIAN MEAT PIE



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This hearty meat pie was traditionally served on Christmas Eve by mother's family in Quebec. The recipe has been passed down through at least four generations and has been translated from my grandmother's original recipe in French. -Diane Davies Indian Trial, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 pies (6-8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef
3/4 pound ground pork
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups hot mashed potatoes (prepared without milk and butter)
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
Salt and pepper to taste
Pastry for two double-crust pies (9 inches)
Milk, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, pork, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Remove from the heat. Stir in the potatoes, broth and seasonings., Line two 9-in. pie plates with pastry. Divide meat mixture between crusts. Top with remaining pastry; trim, seal and flute edges. , Cut slits in top. Brush with milk if desired. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts :

FRENCH MEAT PIE



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This is a traditional French-Canadian recipe. My mom makes this only for the holidays, but I've made it year round.

Provided by afghanmom

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h

Yield 1 pie, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef
8 ounces ground pork
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup water
2 large potatoes, peeled, cut into quarters
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 double crust pie crust

Steps:

  • Combine beef, pork, onion and water in a medium saucepan and mix well.
  • Cook, covered, over low heat until the ground beef and pork are cooked through, stirring occasionally.
  • Boil the potatoesin water to cover in a small saucepan until tender; drain.
  • Add to the meat mixture.
  • Add the salt, allspice, cloves and pepper and mix well; remove from heat.
  • Mash the mixture with a potato masher.
  • Roll the pastry into two 11-inch circles on a lightly floured surface.
  • Fit 1 pastry into a 9-inch pie plate.
  • Fill with the meat mixture.
  • Cover with the remaining pastry, fluting the edge and cutting several vents.
  • Bake at 450' for 20 minutes or the crust is golden brown.

FRENCH MEAT PIE



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French Canadian Meat pie. Tourtière, which is also known as meat pie is traditionally made with ground meat, onions, spices, and herbs baked in a pie crust.

Provided by Jessica Robinson

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds ground pork
2 pounds ground beef (round)
3/4 cup finely diced celery
1 yellow onion, finely diced
5 cups hot water
2 teaspoons Better Than Bouillon chicken base
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
salt and black pepper to taste
2 Homemade or store bought pie crust ((for 9-inch pies))

Steps:

  • Dissolve the Better Than Bouillon chicken into the hot water. Set aside.
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, over medium heat. Cook the onion and celery for about 5 minutes to slightly soften. Stir with a wooden spoon to not burn.
  • Add the chicken stock mixture, ground pork, ground beef, and poultry seasoning. Cook over medium heat until the meat is cooked, about 20 minutes.
  • Add the breadcrumbs, allspice, ground cloves, and black pepper. Stir to combine. Let cook another 10 minutes.
  • Add salt to taste. Should only need a pinch of salt. (remember bouillon and breadcrumbs already have salt in them)
  • Let cool completely. Add to unbaked pie shells. Either homemade pie crust or store-bought. Top with pie crust. Roll edges under and pinch around the entire pie. Use a sharp knife to slice a slit in the top of each pie.
  • Brush with egg wash. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven until the crust is nicely browned. About 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Makes two 9-inch pies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

10-INCH FRENCH MEAT PIE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings depending on slice size

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 1/4 ounces all-purpose vegetable shortening
8 1/4 ounces unbleached pastry flour
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold tap water
Salt
9 ounces 1/2-inch diced potato
1 pound ground beef
9 ounces finely ground pork
9 ounces 1/4-inch diced onion
1 7/8 teaspoons beef soup base, prepared according to package instructions
3 tablespoons, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons instant potato powder
3/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Egg wash, for topping

Steps:

  • For the Dough:
  • The dough can be made in advance. You will need 1 pound of dough to make this pie. Blend the shortening, flour and cold water together in the bowl of a stand mixer on low speed, using a dough hook. Mix until well blended. Remove the dough from the bowl, wrap in plastic wrap and put it on a sheet pan. The dough can be stored for up to 1 week in the refrigerator, but allow it to come to room temperature before rolling.
  • Cut the dough in half and roll out 1 piece of dough to fit into a 10-inch pie plate. Fit the dough circle into the bottom of the pie pan, pushing it snugly against the edges. Roll out the other piece of dough and set aside until ready to use.
  • For the Filling:
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Add the potatoes and blanch until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add the beef, pork, and the onions. Brown the meat, then discard the grease. Add the potatoes and moisten the mixture with the beef soup base, as needed. Use the instant potato to tighten the mixture, if needed. Season with cinnamon, nutmeg, garlic, black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Pour the filling into the dough-lined pie plate. Level it off and cover with the remaining circle of dough. Pinch the edges of the bottom layer and top layer of dough together and create the knuckle-like pie edge ridges. Trim off any excess dough using a sharp knife.
  • Brush the top of the pie with the egg wash. Make a few slits in the top crust to allow the steam to escape.
  • Bake until cooked through and the top of the pie is golden brown, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and serve.

CHURER FLEISCHTORTE (SWISS MEAT PIE)



Churer Fleischtorte (Swiss Meat Pie) image

Make and share this Churer Fleischtorte (Swiss Meat Pie) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

500 g shortcrust pastry (enough for a double crust pie)
30 g butter
1 medium onion, coarsely diced
2 slices middle bacon, coarsely chopped
250 g beef, minced
250 g pork, minced
1 tablespoon flour
60 ml hot beef stock
60 ml red wine
salt, to taste
1/2-3/4 teaspoon marjoram
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 190° C (375° F - gas 5). Grease a 23 cm pie tin.
  • Roll out two-thirds of the pastry, and use it to line the pie tin.
  • Bake blind for 7-10 minutes.
  • Melt the butter in a frying pan and fry the onion and bacon over a low heat for 3 minutes.
  • Add the meat and fry until lightly browned.
  • Stir in the flour and add the hot beef stock and then the wine.
  • Stir until smooth and add the salt, marjoram and paprika.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Allow to cool and spread over the pastry.
  • Roll the remaining pastry into a lid.
  • Brush the edges with beaten egg and place the lid over the pie.
  • Press the edges to seal and prick the lid with a fork in several places.
  • Bake for about 40 minutes until golden brown.

MOM'S MEAT PIE FROM GRANDMA'S KITCHEN



Mom's Meat Pie from Grandma's Kitchen image

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds hamburger
1 large onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound shredded potatoes
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 deep dish pie crust, top and bottom
Brown gravy

Steps:

  • Simmer the hamburger, onions, garlic, and shredded potatoes until the potatoes are tender, and the beef is browned. Drain in colander, remove, and add Worcestershire sauce.
  • Pre-bake bottom pie shell until light brown at 350 degrees F. Fill shell with mixture, and cover with top pie crust. Bake until crust is done on top....brown at 325 degrees F.
  • Top slice with brown gravy to individual taste to serve. May also serve Worcestershire sauce on the side, to taste. Serve with steamed vegetables and biscuits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right pie crust: You can use a store-bought or homemade pie crust. If you're using a store-bought crust, be sure to thaw it according to the package directions.
  • Use high-quality ground beef: The quality of the ground beef will make a big difference in the flavor of the pie. Be sure to use a lean ground beef that is at least 80% lean.
  • Cook the ground beef thoroughly: Be sure to cook the ground beef until it is no longer pink in the center. This will help to prevent bacteria from growing.
  • Season the ground beef well: Be sure to season the ground beef with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. This will help to give the pie a flavorful filling.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: You can use any type of vegetables that you like in your pie. Some popular choices include carrots, celery, onions, peas, and corn.
  • Thicken the sauce: If you want a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry to the filling. A cornstarch slurry is made by mixing equal parts cornstarch and water. Stir the slurry into the filling and cook until it thickens.
  • Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown: The pie is done baking when the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

Conclusion:

Frech meat pie is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover ground beef. With a few simple tips, you can make a Frech meat pie that your family and friends will love. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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