Poutine
A Canadian street food classic: crispy French fries topped with rich gravy and melty cheese curds. Savory sautéed beef and vegetables make it hearty enough for a full meal.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- French fries400g
- Cheese curds150g
- Ground beef200g
- Button mushrooms3
- Green pepper1/2
- Onion1/3
- Mirin1/2 tbsp
- SaltA pinch
- Black pepperA pinch
- Olive oilA pinch
Gravy Sauce
- Unsalted butter20g
- Flour2 tbsp
- Water200 ml
- Beef stock2 tbsp
- Oyster sauce1 tsp
Directions
- 1
Wash all the vegetables except the mushrooms, and measure out the remaining ingredients, flour, and butter.
- 2
Slice the button mushrooms and finely chop the green pepper and onion.
- 3
Melt the butter slowly in a pot over low heat.
- 4
Once the butter has melted, add the flour and make a roux.
- 5
Stir-fry while cooking off the moisture so it doesn't clump. It's ready to use once it turns a light blonde color.
- 6
Add the water and beef stock, then simmer to finish the gravy sauce.
- 7
Heat a pan with olive oil, then add the ground beef and stir-fry with mirin and pepper.
- 8
When the beef is about 80% cooked, add the remaining vegetables and stir-fry together, then season with salt at the end.
- 9
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the French fries out evenly.
- 10
Bake in the oven according to the package instructions for the fries. You can adjust the time until they turn golden brown.
- 11
Break the cheese curds into bite-sized pieces by hand.
- 12
If the curds are unsalted, soak them briefly in lightly salted water while the fries are baking to add seasoning.
- 13
Top the baked fries generously with cheese curds and gravy sauce to finish.
Tips
When choosing frozen fries, pick ones labeled oven-bake instead of deep-fry only — it makes cooking much easier.