Best 6 Italian Canadian Meat Pie Recipes

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Prepare yourself for a delightful gastronomic journey as we present a comprehensive exploration of the delectable Italian Canadian Meat Pie. This extraordinary dish, a testament to the harmonious fusion of Italian and Canadian culinary traditions, delights palates with its hearty fillings, flavorful sauce, and flaky crust. Join us as we delve into the secrets behind this beloved classic, providing you with invaluable tips, recipe variations, and historical context. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventure, this in-depth guide will equip you with everything you need to craft the perfect Italian Canadian Meat Pie, impressing your family and friends with your newfound expertise.

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

CANADIAN MEAT PIE



Canadian Meat Pie image

This hearty meat pie has a filling seasoned with a tasty combination of herbs and spices and is topped with a flaky golden crust. Called tourtiere, it's a dish traditionally served by French Canadians following mid-night Mass on Christmas Eve.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening
1 egg, beaten
2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
FILLING:
3/4 pound ground beef
3/4 pound ground pork
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg and water; toss lightly with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half; wrap in plastic and refrigerate. , In a large skillet, cook beef, pork, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in seasonings; heat through. , On a floured surface, roll out one portion of dough. Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry. Spoon filling into crust. Roll out remaining dough to fit top of pie. Place over filling. Seal and flute edges. Brush pastry with milk; cut slits in top. , Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown, covering edges loosely with foil if necessary. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 32g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 643mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

ITALIAN PIZZERIA-STYLE MEAT PIE



Italian Pizzeria-Style Meat Pie image

This recipe was originally posted in my hometown Newspaper (Lawrence, MA), back in the 70s. The original recipe was lost, but with the help of my Mother, we've recreated it here. Note; the use of frozen bread dough is original to the authentic recipe.

Provided by Mike Pellerin

Categories     Meat

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1 large onion (diced)
1 large bell pepper (diced)
2 garlic cloves (finely minced)
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
2 loaves frozen bread dough (thawed)

Steps:

  • Brown beef and pork.
  • Add onions and Peppers and saute till onions are slightly browned. Add garlic and saute.
  • Add all other ingredients except dough, and simmer till thickened.
  • Roll out 1 loaf of dough to fit a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • Using a slotted spoon spread the meat mixture on top.
  • Roll out the second loaf.
  • Place this sheet on top and seal the edges.
  • Poke a few vent holes in the crust.
  • Brush the top completely with the fat drippings.
  • Bake at the temp reccomended for the bread dough, till golden brown.
  • Allow to cool slightly before cutting with a bread knife. (the inside will look slightly doughy).

ITALIAN-CANADIAN MEAT PIE



Italian-Canadian Meat Pie image

This pie appears every Christmas at my family's gatherings and has for several generations. It is very dense, rich, and oh, so good! Cut the finished pie into one-inch pieces to serve as an appetizer, rather than as an entree. Substitute sharp Cheddar for the Asiago if you prefer, and try an 8-inch square pan instead of a pie plate. Good cold or warm.

Provided by Lauren Hewitt

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ pounds ground pork
1 tablespoon fennel seed, or to taste
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt
5 eggs
1 ½ cups grated Asiago cheese
½ cup bread crumbs
1 pastry for a 9-inch double crust pie

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place a skillet over medium heat; cook the ground pork in the skillet with the fennel seed, red pepper flakes, and salt until completely browned, breaking the pork into small pieces as it cooks. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
  • Combine the ground pork, eggs, Asiago cheese, and bread crumbs in a large bowl; use your hands to mix thoroughly.
  • Line a 9-inch pie plate with one of the prepared pastries. Fill the pie with the pork mixture. Place the remaining pastry over the pie and press the edges together to seal. Be sure to cut steam vents into the top pastry.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; reduce the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue cooking until the pastry is browned and the filling is bubbling a bit, another 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and allow the pie to cool 5 to 10 minutes before cutting to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 151.6 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 632.3 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

TOURTIERE (FRENCH CANADIAN MEAT PIE)



Tourtiere (French Canadian Meat Pie) image

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



Favorite French Canadian Meat Pie image

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



French Canadian Meat Pie image

Make and share this French Canadian Meat Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Pork

Time 1h35m

Yield 2 pies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb ground beef
3/4 lb ground pork
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 cloves garlic, 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
2 double crust pie crusts (9-inches)
milk

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the first five ingredients over medium heat until meat is browned and vegetables are tender; drain.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in potatoes, broth and seasonings.
  • Line two 9-inch pie plates with pastry.
  • Divided meat mixture between crusts.
  • Top with remaining pastry; trim, seal and flute edges.
  • Cut slits in top.
  • Brush with milk.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3398.2, Fat 198.7, SaturatedFat 59.8, Cholesterol 289.5, Sodium 4227.6, Carbohydrate 290.1, Fiber 17.6, Sugar 13.5, Protein 107.8

Tips:

  • To ensure the pie crust is flaky, use cold butter and work it into the flour quickly.
  • If the dough is too sticky, add more flour a little at a time until it comes together.
  • Be sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.
  • When assembling the pie, brush the edges of the bottom crust with water to help seal the two crusts together.
  • Bake the pie in a preheated oven to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
  • Let the pie cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Italian Canadian meat pie is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a family meal. With its flavorful filling and flaky crust, this pie is sure to be a hit. Whether you are making it for a special occasion or just a weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.

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