Ingredients
6 or 7 medium potatoes
2 tbsp oil
1 1/2 lb medium ground beef
1 large onion, diced
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1 salt and pepper to taste
1 pastry for 2 double-crust
1 9-inch pies
Directions
COMMENTS: The large quantity of potatoes and modest amount
of
seasonning seems to reduce the beef flavor. We vote for a little less
potato and an extra pinch of spice. Boil potatoes and mash coarsely.
Heat oil in large, heavy duty frying pan and brown beef and onion.
Stir in potatoes, allspice, cinnamon, garlic salt, salt and pepper.
Preheat oven to 400'F.. Line two 9-inch pie pans with pastry. Using
slotted spoon, fill pans with meat mixture. Cover with top crusts,
cutting vents so steam can escape. Bake= in preheated oven for 45
minutes or until golden-brown. Makes two tourti=8Ares. from the
Montreal Gazette December 5 1984
Servings: 2 servings
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Categories: Beef; French; Meat; Pie
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