Jul 14 2026

Poutine Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

Hand Cut Fries with Annie Gunn's Grilled Meatloaf Gravy and Widmer (Cow, Wisconsin) Cheese Curds

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Ingredients

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Fries

Toppings

Method

Fries

  1. 1

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Wash and peel the Russet potatoes. Cut them into thick fries, approximately 1/4 inch wide.

  2. 2

    Soak the Fries

    Place the cut fries in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).

  4. 4

    Fry the Potatoes

    Fry the potatoes in batches for about 5-7 minutes each, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season with salt to taste.

Gravy

  1. 5

    Brown the Beef

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.

  2. 6

    Sauté the Aromatics

    Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

  3. 7

    Make the Roux

    Sprinkle the flour over the beef mixture and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes to cook the flour.

  4. 8

    Add Broth and Seasonings

    Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Add Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until the gravy thickens, about 10 minutes.

Assembly

  1. 9

    Assemble the Poutine

    On a plate, layer the hot fries, pour the gravy over them, and top with Widmer cheese curds. Serve immediately while hot.

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