Description
Hearty turkey and vegetable comfort pie combines savory ingredients in a classic one-dish meal. Home cooks can enjoy this simple, nourishing dinner that brings comfort to the table with minimal preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (710 ml) leftover turkey or chicken, cubed
- 2 cups (473 ml) mixed vegetables (peas, corn, green beans)
- 1 cup (227 g) vegetable shortening
- 2 cups (280 g) unbleached or white all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (355 ml) chicken broth
- ¾ cup (177 ml) milk
- ⅓ cup (79 ml) butter
- ⅓ cup (47 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tbsps ice cold water
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauce Foundation: Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, whisking flour until a light roux forms, creating a silky base for the pie filling.
- Flavor Infusion: Introduce onions, thyme, salt, and pepper into the roux, then gradually stream in chicken broth and milk, stirring continuously to develop a luxurious, smooth sauce.
- Filling Preparation: Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, thickening for 2 minutes, then fold in shredded turkey and mixed vegetables, ensuring complete coating and flavor integration.
- Pastry Crafting: Combine flour and salt, then cut in cold vegetable shortening until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs; whisk egg, water, and vinegar separately before incorporating into the flour blend to form a delicate dough.
- Dough Handling: Divide dough into two portions, rolling each between wax paper to create circular crusts that perfectly fit a 9-inch pie dish.
- Assembly and Baking: Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C); line the dish with one pastry circle, fill with the turkey-vegetable mixture, top with the second crust, crimp edges, and create decorative vents.
- Final Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven, rotating midway through the 35-40 minute baking time, until the crust achieves a golden-brown hue and the filling bubbles enticingly through the top slits.
Notes
- Roux Mastery: Creating a smooth, lump-free base is crucial for a silky sauce that binds the filling perfectly.
- Crust Technique: Handle pie dough minimally to keep it tender and flaky, avoiding overworking which can make it tough.
- Filling Balance: Mix turkey and vegetables evenly to ensure each bite delivers consistent flavor and texture.
- Oven Positioning: Rotate the pie midway through baking to achieve uniform golden-brown coloration and prevent uneven cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg