TORTIERRE
1/2 lb.lean
ground round
1/2 lb.
ground pork
1/2 tsp.
salt
1/2 tsp.
each: allspice cinnamon cloves and
nutmeg
2 medium
potatoes, pared and diced
1 medium
onion, finely chopped (1/2 Cup)
9”
pastry-lined pie plate plus top crust pastry
(unbaked)
Fry the meat
in a 10”
skillet over moderately low heat,
crumbling it
into small particles with a fork.
When the meat
has lost its red color, mix in salt and
spices Set
aside.
Boil the
onion and Potato in a small saucepan until tender.
Drain (save
liquid) and mash, adding enough liquid to have
“mashed
potato" consistency. Add to meat in skillet.
Mix well.
Spoon meat mixture into lined pie plate. Cover with top Pastry
and seal
well. Make Several vents in top crust.
Bake at 425
degrees for 30 minutes. Cool, cover and
refrigerate.
When ready to serve, reheat at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Serve
immediately.
Don’t
fight over the big piece.