Poutine – Beef Gravy Fries & Cheese – Food Wishes

cheese curds

🥗Healthier: low-fat mozzarella

💰Cheaper: shredded cheddar

Low-fat mozzarella reduces calories while maintaining texture.

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground beef is often more affordable and cooks quickly.

gravy

🥗Healthier: mushroom gravy

💰Cheaper: homemade gravy

Homemade gravy can be made from pantry staples.

Heat a pan over high heat and add 1 pound of chopped beef with a little oil.

Brown the beef until it releases its juices and starts to caramelize.

Add 1/2 stick of butter to the browned beef and reduce heat to medium.

Stir in 1 diced onion, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, cooking until the onions soften and turn golden.

Add 1/4 cup of flour to the mixture to form a roux, cooking for a few minutes until it smells like cooked pie crust.

Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook until the gravy thickens to your liking.

Prepare homemade french fries while the gravy thickens.

Assemble the poutine by placing french fries on a plate, scattering cheese curds over the fries, and ladling beef gravy on top.

Garnish with chives before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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