Poutine

Name: Poutine
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 c. low-sodium beef broth; 1 large carrot, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 2 bay leaves; 6 sprigs thyme; 1 small sprig rosemary; 2 small onions (1 quartered and 1 finely chopped), divided; 4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 clove garlic, pressed; 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 2 (16-ounce) bags frozen shoestring French fries; 8 oz. Cheddar cheese curds (about 2 cups); Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for serving

The Canadian favorite will soon become your go-to comfort food.

By Kate Merker and Taylor MurrayPublished: Jan 6, 2020

2 Ratings

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BRIAN WOODCOCK

Yields:

6 serving(s)

Total Time:

45 mins

Is there anything more indulgent than this Canadian delicacy featuring French fries topped with gravy and cheese curds? Probably not, eh?

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Ingredients

3 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 large carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 bay leaves
6 sprigs thyme
1 small sprig rosemary
2 small onions (1 quartered and 1 finely chopped), divided
4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, pressed
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 (16-ounce) bags frozen shoestring French fries
8 oz. Cheddar cheese curds (about 2 cups)
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Combine broth, carrot, celery, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, and quartered onion in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes. Strain into a bowl; discard solids. Reserve broth.
2. Step 2Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add flour and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
3. Step 3Gradually add broth, 1/4 cup at a time, whisking constantly until liquid is absorbed with each addition. Whisk in Worcestershire. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Step 4Bake French fries per package directions, tossing them twice and baking 5 to 8 minutes longer for extra-crispy fries.
5. Step 5Arrange fries on a platter. Top with half of gravy and all of cheese curds and parsley. Serve with remaining gravy alongside.