Tourtiere(Meat Pie)

Directions

1. 1
   Cover meat and onions with water.
2. 2
   Cook, uncovered, on medium-high until the water evaporates and down to the fat. Drain.
3. 3
   Add spices and potatoes; crush 4 saltines and add to it (this absorbs the fat).
4. 4
   Cool; pour into unbaked pie shell.
5. 5
   Cover with pastry; prick to allow steam to escape.
6. 6
   Bake at 450° for 10 minutes, then reduce oven to 350° and bake until crust is light brown.