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Classic Poutine with Beef Gravy
4 servings · 30 min total
Crispy golden french fries smothered in a rich beef gravy and melting cheese curds — the ultimate Canadian comfort food, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 800 g french fries
- 200 g mozzarella, torn into small chunks
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp wheat flour
- 5 dl beef stock
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
Contains: Gluten, Milk, Fish, Celery
Allergen info is best-effort — please verify yourself.
Method
- 1.
Cook the fries — Bake or fry the french fries according to package instructions until golden and crisp.
- 2.
Make the roux — Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and whisk in the flour to form a smooth roux. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 3.
Simmer the gravy — Gradually whisk in the beef stock, then add the Worcestershire sauce and minced garlic. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens.
- 4.
Season the gravy — Season the gravy with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5.
Top with cheese — Pile the hot fries onto a platter or into bowls, scatter the mozzarella chunks over the top while the fries are still hot so they start to melt.
- 6.
Pour and serve — Immediately pour the hot gravy generously over the fries and cheese, sprinkle with fresh chives, and serve at once.