Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
2 lbs

ground pork

2 lbs

hamburger meat

15 lbs

potatoes

peeled and cubed

2 unit

campbell's condensed vegetable soup

0.75 cup

beef bouillon concentrate

10 cup

water

15 unit

Pillsbury ready made pie dough

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

pepper

Step 1
~52 min

Combine ground pork, hamburger meat, water, and Campbell's Soup (or beef bouillon concentrate), salt, and pepper in a large pot.

Step 2
~52 min

Boil the mixture until the meat is fully cooked.

Step 3
~52 min

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt as needed.

Step 4
~52 min

Peel and cube the potatoes and mix with the remaining Campbell's Soup (if using); set aside.

Step 5
~52 min

Line the bottom of a large baking pan (turkey basting pan with lid or stock pot) with pie dough.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 6
~52 min

Fill the pan with half of the cubed potatoes.

Step 7
~52 min

Pour the cooked meat and stock over the potatoes.

Step 8
~52 min

Add the remaining potatoes on top of the meat mixture.

Step 9
~52 min

Ensure some stock is visible through the top layer of potatoes.

Step 10
~52 min

Cover the filling with the remaining pie dough, sealing the edges.

Step 11
~52 min

Cut 4 slits in the center of the pie dough to allow steam to escape during baking.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 12
~52 min

Cover the pan with foil or a lid.

Step 13
~52 min

Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until the filling is boiling.

Step 14
~52 min

Reduce the heat to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) and bake for 11 hours (or 9 hours for a smaller recipe).

Step 15
~52 min

Serve immediately and enjoy.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the pie dough is properly sealed to prevent the filling from leaking.

Adjust seasoning to your preference; the long cooking time will allow flavors to meld.

If the crust begins to brown too quickly, reduce oven temperature slightly.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of cranberry sauce or a green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad with vinaigrette
Cranberry sauce

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Quebec, Canada

Cultural Significance

Traditional French Canadian dish, often served during holidays.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
New Year's

Occasion Tags

Holiday Dinner
Family Gathering
Winter Feast

Popularity Score

65/100

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