Tourtiere (French Canadian Meat Pie) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground veal
1/2 lb ground pork
1 medium onion
1 garlic clove
3/4 cup water
2 -3 celery ribs (chopped)
2 carrots (chopped)
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon
2 medium potatoes (grated)
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon clove
salt & pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon water
1 egg yolk
2 pie crusts, and tops

Preparation

In large skillet, brown meat with onion and garlic. Drain fat.
Stir in water, celery, carrot, boullion and bay leaf.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 7-8 minutes.
Remove from heat and add potatoes and spices.
Spoon into pie shells. Cover with pastry topping.
Combine egg yolk, water and brush lightly on crust.
Bake 375\u00b0F 30-40 minutes.
Serve with brown gravy and salad.