Classic Canadian Poutine with Meatballs!

cheese curds

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while shredded mozzarella is more accessible.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner while ground pork is often less expensive.

French fries

🥗Healthier: baked sweet potato fries

💰Cheaper: homemade potato wedges

Baked sweet potato fries offer more nutrients, while homemade wedges are cost-effective.

gravy

🥗Healthier: mushroom gravy

💰Cheaper: store-bought gravy

Mushroom gravy is vegetarian-friendly and lower in fat.

Cut the potatoes and put them in cold water for 1 hour.

Deep-fry the potatoes twice in small portions.

For the first frying, heat oil to 170C and fry for 6-7 minutes.

For the second frying, heat oil to 195C and fry for 3-4 minutes.

Season the fries with salt and smoked paprika to taste.

In a bowl, combine ground beef, minced onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and ketchup.

Form the mixture into meatballs.

Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the meatballs.

In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux.

Gradually add strained beef broth to the roux, stirring constantly until thickened.

Stir in BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.

Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Cooking Techniques

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