Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
3 unit

potatoes

peeled and diced

2 unit

leeks

sliced

2 unit

carrots

finely chopped

2 lb

ground veal

2 unit

garlic cloves

crushed

1 tsp

leaf thyme

1 tsp

sage leaves

1 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

allspice

0.5 tsp

celery salt

0.5 tsp

ground cloves

0.5 tsp

cinnamon

0.5 cup

parsley

chopped

0.5 cup

chili sauce

1 unit

pastry

for 10 in double crust deep dish pie

2 tbsp

Dijon mustard

0.25 cup

milk

Step 1
~3 min

Place potatoes in a saucepan with salted water.

Step 2
~3 min

Boil until tender.

Step 3
~3 min

Drain the potatoes.

Step 4
~3 min

Mash the potatoes.

Step 5
~3 min

Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 6
~3 min

Clean leeks and slice the white and pale green sections into 1/4 inch slices.

Step 7
~3 min

Place leeks and carrots in a large saucepan with 1/4 cup water.

Step 8
~3 min

Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 9
~3 min

Reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.

Step 10
~3 min

Drain off any liquid.

Step 11
~3 min

Increase heat to medium, add ground veal.

Step 12
~3 min

Sprinkle with crushed garlic and dried seasonings (thyme, sage, pepper, salt, allspice, celery salt, cloves, cinnamon).

Step 13
~3 min

Stir until blended.

Step 14
~3 min

Simmer uncovered, stirring often to keep veal separated, until meat loses its pink color, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 15
~3 min

Stir in mashed potatoes, chopped parsley, and chili sauce or salsa.

Step 16
~3 min

Roll out half of the pastry and line the bottom of a 10-inch deep-dish pie pan.

Step 17
~3 min

Brush the bottom of the pastry with Dijon mustard.

Step 18
~3 min

Fill with the veal mixture, patting down slightly.

Step 19
~3 min

Roll out the top crust.

Step 20
~3 min

Lay the top crust over the veal and crimp the edges.

Step 21
~3 min

Slit the top crust for steam to escape.

Step 22
~3 min

Brush the top crust with milk.

Step 23
~3 min

Place the pie on the bottom rack of the oven.

Step 24
~3 min

Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 25
~3 min

Bake until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly, about 50-55 minutes more.

Step 26
~3 min

Serve warm.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Blind bake the crust for a crispier bottom.

Use a pie shield to prevent the crust from over-browning.

Let the pie cool slightly before slicing.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled a day in advance and baked before serving.

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 salad.

Serve with cranberry sauce.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad with vinaigrette
Cranberry sauce
Pickled beets

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Quebec, Canada

Cultural Significance

Traditional dish often served during holidays.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
New Year's
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Family dinner
Potluck

Popularity Score

65/100

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