Traditional Canadian Tourtière

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
3. Stir in thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture cool slightly.
4. Roll out the pie crust and place it in a pie dish. Fill with the meat mixture.
5. Top with the second pie crust, seal the edges, and cut a few slits in the top. Brush with beaten egg.
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.
7. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.