Celebrate the comforting flavors of a traditional tourtière with this Skillet Tourtière Pot Pie. Combine a richly seasoned meat filling with warm spices, vegetables, and a flaky golden pastry baked right in a skillet for an impressive yet approachable meal. Serve this cozy French Canadian-inspired recipe for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or anytime you're craving a comforting one-pan meal that's full of tradition and flavor.
This recipe was developed as part of a partnership with Lagostina Canada.
Recipe at a glance
- Recipe: Skillet Tourtière Pot Pie
- Total Time: About 1 hour
- Servings: 6–8 servings
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Best For: Holiday dinners, family gatherings, Sunday suppers, and cozy comfort food meals
- Main Ingredients: Ground beef, ground pork, onion, garlic, warm spices, puff pastry
- Cookware: A 10-inch oven-safe skillet
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Yes! Prepare the meat filling up to 2 days in advance, then top with the pastry and bake just before serving.
- Inspired By: The classic French Canadian tourtière, reimagined as an easy skillet pot pie.
- Why You'll Love It: All the comforting flavors of traditional tourtière are tucked beneath a flaky, golden puff pastry crust, making this recipe easier to prepare while still feeling special enough for the holidays.
- Pairs Well With: A crisp green salad, roasted vegetables, steamed green beans, cranberry sauce, or your favorite holiday side dishes.
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Ingredients
Find below the list of ingredients I used to make my Skillet Tourtière Pot Pie recipe.
- Yukon Gold Potatoes
- Yellow Onion
- Garlic Cloves
- Lean Ground Beef
- Lean Ground Pork
- Beef Broth
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Dry Thyme
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Cloves
- All-purpose flour
- Salt & Pepper
- Frozen Puff Pastry
- Egg (for egg wash)
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make Skillet Tourtière Pot Pie
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the ground beef and ground pork, breaking them apart with a spoon. Cook until browned.
- Stir in the diced potatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried savory, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender. Stir in the flour to thicken up any remaining liquid. Allow the filling to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Lay the puff pastry over the skillet, trimming any excess if needed. Crimp or tuck the edges inside the skillet and cut a few small slits in the centre to allow steam to escape. Whisk together the egg and water, then brush the pastry with the egg wash.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is deeply golden and crisp. Let the pot pie rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
Storing the Skillet Tourtière
Store leftover Skillet Tourtière Pot Pie tightly covered or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in a 350°F oven or air fryer until warmed through to help restore the crisp, flaky pastry. While the microwave works for convenience, the crust will soften. You can also freeze the baked pot pie after removing it from the skillet, either whole or in individual portions, for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in the oven until the filling is hot and the pastry is crisp again.
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If you loved the comforting flavors of this Skillet Tourtière Pot Pie, be sure to try Traditional French Canadian Tourtière for the classic holiday version that inspired this recipe. Looking for another cozy pastry-topped meal? Curry Pot Pie offers a delicious twist with warm spices and a creamy filling. If you're a fan of one-pan dinners, Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet is another hearty, family-friendly meal that comes together in a single skillet. When it's time for dessert, round out your meal with a slice of Banana Split Pie for a cool, no-bake treat.
Recipe
Skillet Tourtière Pot Pie
Equipment
- 10-inch Oven Ready Skillet
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 medium Yellow Onion diced
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 425 g Lean Ground Pork
- 425 g Lean Ground Beef
- 1½ cup Yukon Gold Potato peeled, ¼-inch dice
- 1 cup Low sodium Beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dry Thyme
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Pepper
Topping
- 1 sheet Frozen Puff Pastry thawed
- 1 piece Egg Yolk
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the ground beef and ground pork, breaking them apart with a spoon. Cook until browned.
- Stir in the diced potatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried savory, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender
- Stir in the flour to thicken up any remaining liquid. Allow the filling to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Lay the puff pastry over the skillet, trimming any excess if needed. Crimp or tuck the edges inside the skillet and cut a few small slits in the centre to allow steam to escape.
- Whisk together the egg and water, then brush the pastry with the egg wash.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is deeply golden and crisp. Let the pot pie rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
