Beef Tourtiere

Beef Tourtiere
Servings: 6

4 - 5 medium potatoes
2 tb Oil
1 1/2 lb Medium ground beef
1 lg Onion, diced
1/4 ts Allspice
1/4 ts Cinnamon
1/2 ts Garlic Powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Pastry for 2 double-crust 9-inch pies

Boil potatoes and mash coarsely. Heat oil in large, heavy duty frying pan and brown beef and onion. Stir in potatoes, allspice, cinnamon, garlic salt, salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 400F. Line two 9-inch pie pans with pastry.

Using slotted spoon, fill pans with meat mixture. Cover with top crusts, cutting vents so steam can escape. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until golden-brown