Tourtiere Tarts

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Tourtiere is a french canadian meat pie that is traditionally served on christmas eve. I first ever had these at the home of a french canadian friend..i have been making them at christmas time as a make ahead appetizer for years now. It can be made into one individual pie, but i prefer the individual tarts..i freeze these individually on cookie sheets and then vacuum seal in my bagger or can be stored in a plastic container.

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Steps

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Combine first 8 ingredients in large saucepan.

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Simmer.

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If doing on stove top bring to boil , then simmer for about 15 minutes , stirring to prevent sticking.

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Remove from heat and add mashed potatoes.

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Mixture should be moist and thick.

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Cool completely.

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Line muffin tins with tart shells.

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Spoon meat mixture to fill.

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Bake at 400 degrees f until browned.

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To reheat from freezer , about 10 t0 20 minutes in oven or toaster oven 350 degrees f.

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Ingredients

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ground beef, ground pork, onion, garlic cloves, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, water, mashed potatoes