Johanne's Tourtiere

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 50 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground lamb
• 3/4 cup water
• 3/4 cup diced onion
• 3/4 cup celery
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon savory
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup mashed potatoes
• 1 pastry for a double-crust 9-inch pie
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon milk

Recipe

• 1 in large, heavy saucepan combine lamb, beef, water, onions, celery and garlic. cook over medium high heat until bubbling, stirring to break up the meat. cook until the meat has browned.
• 2 add spices, and reduce heat.
• 3 cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 4 remove the bay leaf, and stir in the mashed potatoes.
• 5 add a bit more salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
• 6 let the mixture cool, stirring occasionally. the mixture will thicken as it cools.
• 7 fill pastry shell with meat mixture. cover with pastry, seal and crimp edges, cutting steam vents in the top of the crust.
• 8 combine egg yolk and milk and brush the top of the pastry with glaze.
• 9 bake at 425 degrees f for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 375 and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.