Best 6 Traditional Christmas Meat Pie Recipes
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to celebrate than with a traditional Christmas meat pie? Whether you are a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to create a delicious and memorable dish that will bring joy to your family and friends. From selecting the perfect ingredients to mastering the art of pie-making, this article will take you through each step of the process, ensuring that your Christmas meat pie turns out perfect. So, gather your loved ones, put on some festive music, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will make this Christmas truly special.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CHRISTMAS EVE MEAT PIE
When this pie is baking, my daughter says that the house smells like Christmas. This recipe evolved over the years and is served as part of our family's Christmas Eve celebration. It's a soul-satisfying dinner on a cold winter day.-Michele Bouchard, Kansas City, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add beef and pork; cook 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking up meat into crumbles. Drain., Stir tomato sauce and seasonings into meat mixture. Stir in spinach and potatoes. Remove from heat., Unroll one pastry sheet into a 9-in. pie plate; trim even with rim. Add filling. Unroll remaining pastry; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top. Bake 10 minutes., Reduce oven setting to 350°. Bake 45-55 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown. Cover edge loosely with foil during the last 15 minutes if needed to prevent overbrowning.
Nutrition Facts :
CHRISTMAS MEAT PIE
"Because my husband hunts, I'm always trying new ways to use venison," writes Jan Stahl of Flin Flon, Manitoba. "When I incorporated it into my meat pie recipe - a traditional Fresh-Canadian dish - it was a smash hit! We make dozens of these pies as Christmas gifts."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h5m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook pork and venison over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in water, onions, carrot, gravy mix, thyme, mustard, garlic, sage, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Drain. Stir in potatoes. , Line a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate with bottom pastry; trim even with edge. Add meat mixture. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Make decorative cutouts or cut slits in pastry; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges., Brush pastry and cutouts with milk; place cutouts on the pie. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° bake 35-40 minutes longer or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
TRADITIONAL MEAT PIE
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h32m
Yield 1 (9-inch) pie
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Pie Crust: Mix flour and shortening. Add salt and cold water. Add all the cold water at once and mix delicately. Form a ball and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Once dough is chilled, flour your worktop. Divide dough in half. Roll out 2 pie crusts. One should be slightly larger than the other, this will be your bottom crust.
- Meat Filling: Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the pork and onion and cook over medium-low heat for 45 minutes, stirring often. When pork is cooked remove fat from pan. Add grated potato, salt, pepper, and allspice, to taste. Stir well, and let mixture rest for 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter the bottom of 9-inch pie plate. Place the bottom crust in the pie plate and poke several holes in the crust with a fork. Make sure an ample amount of crust spills over the edges of the pie plate. Fill the crust with the meat mixture. Level with a spatula. Wet edges of bottom crust and place top crust over meat mixture. Press top crust onto meat mixture to eliminate any air holes. Beat together the egg and the milk to make an egg wash. Pinch the crust edges together and brush the top crust with the egg wash.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F and continue baking for 15 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
- Slice and serve hot or cold.
TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS MEAT PIE
This is an old family recipie that has been passed down through the generations. In our home it is considered a special Christmas treat. Serve with mashed potatoes and choice of vegetables. We like to top ours with a little ketchup.
Provided by Poppa Doug
Categories Savory Pies
Time 30m
Yield 6 pies, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut boil and mash potatoes with a bit of milk and set aside.
- In a very large pot combine meat with salt, pepper, onion, celery flakes and all seasonings and simmer on med to low heat for 1 hour. Stir occasionally.
- Once cooked drain liquid from meat mixture and replace with water and add potatoes.
- Mix well and refrigerate over night.
- Prepare pastry and divide dough for 6 double crust pies.
- Refrigerate pastry over night.
- Next morning roll pastry, line pie plates and fill with meat mixture and top with pastry. Cut a few slits in top crust and brush with egg wash. (To make egg wash.
- beat 1 egg with a tbsp of milk.).
- Bake at 425* for 25-30 minute.
- Cool and freeze in freezer bags up to 6 months.
- Reheat from frozen at 350* for 45-50 minute.
FRENCH CANADIAN TOURTIERE
Traditional French Canadian Tourtiere (meat pie), served on Reveillon (Christmas Eve).
Provided by Rayna Jordan
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Ground Pork Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine pork, beef, onion, garlic, water, salt, thyme, sage, black pepper and cloves. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils; stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer until meat is cooked, about 5 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Spoon the meat mixture into the pie crust. Place top crust on top of pie and pinch edges to seal. Cut slits in top crust so steam can escape. Cover edges of pie with strips of aluminum foil.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes; remove foil and return to oven. Bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 55.3 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 748.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
TRADITIONAL BRITISH MINCEMEAT FOR CHRISTMAS MINCE PIES!
A subtle blend of sweet and savoury with just a hint of alcohol which echoes the ancient practice of adding spice and fruit to meat dishes. I also have a "Boozy Fat Free" mincemeat recipe posted,Recipe #184762, but if you wish to make a mincemeat recipe with little or no alcohol, this is a wonderful traditional recipe for long lasting mincemeat. Mincemeat was always made at home before the advent of commercial brands, and although this is based on an old recipe, this was obviously made after the introduction of sugar into England. In earlier times mincemeat was a mixture of real meat, spices and fruit. The only remaining and symbolic ingredient of this ancient culinary practice is the inclusion of the suet - which can be beef or vegetable suet for vegetarians. Excellent in mince pies and all manner of steamed and sticky puddings! PS. If you cannot obtain suet locally, you can use grated butter instead; place the butter in the freezer until nearly frozen and very firm and then grate into the bowl straight away.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Lemon
Time P14DT30m
Yield 4-6 Jars
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Chop the nuts and candied peel finely.
- Peel, core and chop the apples into small pieces.
- Stir together with all the other ingredients and seal in sterilised jars.
- Keep for at least 2 weeks before using in mince pies, mincemeat cakes, mincemeat puddings and steamed puddings.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the pie will taste. Look for high-quality ground beef, pork, and sausage. You can also use a combination of meats, such as ground chuck, ground pork, and ground veal.
- Season the meat well: Use a variety of spices and herbs to season the meat, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and thyme. You can also add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce for extra flavor.
- Cook the meat thoroughly: Make sure the meat is cooked all the way through before adding it to the pie. This will help to prevent foodborne illness.
- Use a good quality pie crust: You can either make your own pie crust or use a store-bought one. If you are making your own pie crust, be sure to use cold butter and ice water. This will help to create a flaky crust.
- Don't overfill the pie: The pie should be filled, but not overstuffed. Otherwise, the crust will not be able to hold the filling and the pie will fall apart.
- Bake the pie at a high temperature: This will help to create a golden brown crust. The pie should be baked at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Let the pie cool before serving: This will help to prevent the pie from falling apart. Let the pie cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
Christmas meat pie is a classic holiday dish that is sure to impress your guests. With a little planning and effort, you can make a delicious and beautiful pie that will be the star of your holiday table. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get started!
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