This Turkey Tourtière (meat pie) recipe offers a healthier take on a French Canadian classic. The lean turkey adds a light touch while still delivering a rich and savory flavor. It’s the perfect dish for Thanksgiving or whenever you’re craving comforting food during the cold winter months!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 large potato, peeled and cut into chunks
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 5 cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1 box pie crust mix (11 oz)
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350ºF.
- Prepare Potatoes: Bring water to a boil and add the potato chunks. Boil for about 8 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Veggies: Heat olive oil in a deep pan or large pot over high heat. Add garlic, onions, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Cook Turkey: Add ground turkey and water. Break apart the meat and cook for about 7 minutes, until fully cooked through.
- Mash Potatoes: Stir in the boiled potatoes and mash them as you mix them into the turkey mixture.
- Season: Add cloves, cinnamon, and allspice, mixing everything together. Season with 2 teaspoons kosher salt and stir again.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir every 10 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare Dough: Follow the package instructions to prepare the pie crust dough.
- Assemble Pie: Once the turkey mixture is ready, spoon it into the prepared pie crust, filling it to the top. Cover with the remaining dough and press the edges together to seal.
- Bake: Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 50 minutes. Halfway through, brush the top with a beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Serve: Let the pie cool slightly, then serve with gravy and freshly ground black pepper.
NOTES
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 473
- Sugar: 1.8 g
- Sodium: 359.7 mg
- Fat: 21.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 53.4 g
- Fiber: 2.7 g
- Protein: 20.6 g
- Cholesterol: 62.4 mg
