Finnish Three-Meat Pie
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INGREDIENTS 1 Sour Cream Crust, chilled
1/4 cup oil
3 pounds ground meat (equal parts beef, pork, veal, or your own combination)
1 cup chopped mushrooms
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/3 cup finely chopped parsley
1 cup grated Swiss cheese
1/4 cup milk
2 eggs
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 egg mixed with 2 tablespoons milkPreheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a large skillet over high heat, heat the oil. Add the meat and cook, stirring to break up the meat, until the meat is barely browned. Remove the pan from the heat and pour off the excess fat.
Put the meat in a large bowl and add the mushrooms, onions, parsley, cheese, milk, and 2 eggs. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. (To check the salt, fry a little and taste). Cool completely before you continue.
Cut the chilled dough in half and roll each half to a 7 x 14-inch rectangle. Place 1 rectangle on a buttered baking sheet. Shape the meat mixture on the pastry into a narrow loaf that leaves a 1-inch margin all around. Brush the edge of the pastry with some of the egg/milk mixture.
Roll out the second dough half to the same size as the first, drape it over the loaf and press the edges gently. Seal all around with the tines of the back of a fork. Cut a few short slashes in the top so the steam can escape. Brush all over with the remaining egg/milk mixture.
Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
Makes 8 to 10 servings