french meat pie (great-great grandma's recipe)

Name: French Meat Pie (Great-Great Grandma's Recipe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound(s) ground pork; 2 large potatoes, boiled and mashed (no butter or milk added); 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 - cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup(s) water; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cloves; 1/2 teaspoon(s) allspice; 1 - pie crust for a 2 crust pie, homemade or prepared. i really like betty crocker pie crust mix, found in the baking isle (boxed mix).

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Updated on Nov 20, 2025

My great-great-grandparents were French Canadian. When a fire destroyed their home, they packed up the few possessions that could not burn (her metal measuring cups and a few pots and pans) and their two small boys and headed to the US to find work. I still have her measuring cups, and thankfully, her recipes which were safely stored in her memory. This one has been handed down ever since. Enjoy!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 2 Hr

method Bake

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground pork
2 large potatoes, boiled and mashed (no butter or milk added)
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 - cloves garlic, minced
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 - pie crust for a 2 crust pie, homemade or prepared. i really like betty crocker pie crust mix, found in the baking isle (boxed mix).

How To Make french meat pie (great-great grandma's recipe)

Step 1

Place ground pork, onions, garlic and water in large pan and simmer on medium low until all water boils away (about 1 1/2 hours) stirring occasionally. Do not allow to brown at the end.

Step 2

While meat is cooking, peel and boil potatoes as you would for mashed potatoes. Do not add butter or milk. Can use left over mashed potatoes, if you have them, but there will be enough fat from the pork. Mash thoroughly with a fork.
Step 3

When potatoes and meat are done, combine and add spices. Taste and add more depending on your family's taste. We usually heap the above measurements, but use your own discretion.
Step 4

Place bottom pie crust in pan. Add filling and top with top crust. Cut a few small slits for steam to escape. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes. Tent loosely at the end if browning too quickly. Serve with a tossed salad and "Fifth Generation Salad Dressing", posted below.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 502kcal, carbohydrates: 35g, cholesterol: 82mg, fat: 30g, fiber: 4g, protein: 23g, saturated fat: 11g, sodium: 355mg, sugar: 2g, unsaturated fat: 19g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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