Pork Pie

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1/2 pound ground veal
• 1/4 pound ground beef
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 1 cup chicken broth
• One 9-inch pie crust, homemade or store-bought

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour

Difficulty Level:

3 (intermediate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine ground pork, veal, and beef. Add onions, bell peppers, parsley, basil, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
3. Spread meat mixture into the bottom of the pie crust.
4. In a separate bowl, combine tomato sauce, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Pour over the meat mixture.
5. Bake for 1 hour, or until the pork is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of pie):

• Calories: 550
• Fat: 25g (of which 10g is saturated)
• Protein: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 40g (of which 15g is sugar)

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Can be served as a main course or appetizer
• Perfect for a crowd
• Easy to make ahead of time

User Comments:

• "This pork pie is absolutely delicious! The flavors are amazing and the crust is perfect."
• "I love that this pie can be made with ground pork, veal, and beef. It gives it such a rich flavor."
• "This is the perfect dish to serve at a party or gathering. It's easy to make and always a hit."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to cook the pork through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• If you don't have a pie crust, you can use a deep dish pizza crust or even a biscuit dough.
• You can add other vegetables to this pie, such as carrots, celery, or mushrooms.