French Meat Pie
A savory French Meat Pie filled with ground pork, beef, onion, potatoes, and warm spices, all baked in a flaky crust for the perfect comforting meal.
12 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces ground pork
- 16 ounces lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 large potatoes cleaned and diced
- ½ cup water
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground all-spice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 layers of prepared pie crust
Instructions
Prepare the meat mixture
- In a large skillet, combine the ground pork, ground beef, onion, and water. Cover and cook over medium heat until the meat is fully cooked and the onions are tender, stirring occasionally.
Cook the potatoes
- In a separate pot, bring lightly salted water to a boil. Add the diced potatoes and cook until tender. Drain thoroughly, then add the potatoes to the meat mixture.
Season and mash
- Stir in the cinnamon, cloves, all-spice, salt, and pepper. Using a potato masher, mash the mixture until well combined. A slightly rustic texture is ideal.
Prepare the pie crust
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry dough into two 11-inch circles. Line the bottom of a pie plate with one circle of dough.
Assemble the pie
- Spoon the meat and potato filling into the prepared pie crust. Cover with the second circle of dough, ensuring the edges are sealed.
Bake
- Flute the edges of the crust and cut several slits in the top to allow steam to escape. Bake in a preheated oven at 450°F (232°C) for 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, use certified gluten-free pie crust or prepare a homemade gluten-free crust. All other ingredients listed are naturally gluten-free, though as always, ensure spices and seasonings are from trusted gluten-free sources.