This cheeseburger poutine recipe starts with crispy fries topped with seasoned ground beef and cheese curds, all smothered in a rich homemade brown beer gravy. The gravy is the star- savory, slightly malty, and what takes this poutine from good to unforgettable. It's a crowd pleasing appetizer perfect for parties or game day.
This homemade poutine gravy is truly what sets this dish apart. I add in stout beer to add a deep, malty POP. Combined with melty cheese curds and seasoned ground beef -IT'S oh-so-good! This might be the best cheeseburger poutine recipe you'll ever make. And you may be tempted to give me a thank-you kiss on the cheek once you taste it! Xoxo -Katie.
Ingredient notes and substitutions
You will need the following ingredients to make cheeseburger poutine.
- French fries-To keep this recipe simple, I use freezer-aisle French fries. However, you can make homemade french fries, but you will want to double fry them for best results.
- ground beef- You can substitute with ground chicken. This recipe also works great with leftover hamburger patties. Just re-heat the patties and chop them up.
- cheese curds- You will want to use plain cheese curds. The gravy won't mix well with a flavored cheese curd.
- beef broth- You can substitute with beef stock or beef bone broth.
- stout beer- Stout beer works best with this gravy. However, if in a jam, use whatever beer you have on hand.
- flour- You can substitute with cornstarch or Wondra. Wondra will get the sauce thicker with less flour/cornstarch flavor.
- butter
- Worcestershire sauce
- balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper
*The full recipe is located at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
Steps
Follow these simple steps to make poutine with ground beef.
- Add ground beef to a large skillet. Season it with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook until no longer pink. Drain out any liquid and fat. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
- Add butter to the pan and melt. Mix in flour. Cook on medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring to prevent burning.
- Slowly whisk in beef broth, making sure to whisk away any lumps.
- Add beer, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir. Cook, stirring over medium heat until thickened.
- Assemble the poutine: Add ground beef over cooked French fries. Layer cheese curds over the ground beef. Pour homemade poutine gravy over the fries, beef, and cheese. Serve.
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Cooking Tips
- Let the cheese curds sit out at room temperature while you prepare the other ingredients. This allows them melt more when added.
- If you want extra-melty cheese curds, pop the fries and cheese under the broiler for a few minutes before adding the gravy.
- To make things easier, the gravy can be made up to 3 days in advance.
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Cheeseburger Poutine Recipe (Beef, Fries, Gravy, & Curds)
This cheeseburger poutine recipe starts with crispy fries topped with seasoned ground beef and cheese curds, all smothered in a rich homemade brown beer gravy. The gravy is the star- savory, slightly malty, and what takes this poutine from good to unforgettable, making it a crowd pleasing appetizer perfect for parties or game day.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 632kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds French fries
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 ounces white cheese curds
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup butter
- 3 cups beef broth
- ½ cup stout beer
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook 2 pounds French fries according to directions.
- Add 1 pound ground beef to a large skillet. Season it with 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper to taste. Cook until no longer pink. Drain out any liquid and fat. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
- Add ¼ cup butter to the pan and melt. Mix in ¼ cup flour. Cook on medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring to prevent burning.
- Slowly whisk in 3 cups beef broth, making sure to whisk away any lumps.
- Add ½ cup stout beer, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Stir. Cook, stirring over medium heat until thickened.
- Assemble the poutine: Add ground beef over french fries. Layer 8 ounces white cheese curds over the ground beef. Pour gravy over the fries, beef, and cheese curds. Serve.
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Notes
*The gravy can be made up to 3 days in advance.
Nutrition- Nutrition info is based on estimation only.
Calories: 632kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1212mg | Potassium: 731mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 181IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 3mg
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Doug says
Looks great and tasty 😋
Emily Leary says
I only recently discovered Poutine thanks to a visit from Air Canada but I am totally won over! Just gorgeous. And this looks like it's on another level. YUM.
Kelsey says
Now this is how you eat french fries! I could eat them like this everyday! Cannot wait to try it out!
Veronika's Kitchen says
OMG! That looks delicious! I think it is perfect comfort meal for a cold night like today) Saving it for later!)
Tammy says
Oh wow! I've never had anything like this before but what an awesome idea! I definitely need to make this sometime. Pinning!
Marisa Franca says
What a great recipe. I can see why you wanted to recreate it. Actually this is the first time I heard the term poutine. Never let it be said you don't learn a lot reading recipes and posts. The gravy sounds marvelous over all of the ingredients. YUM!
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
There are poutine places all over the place in Canada. It is the one food we do well 😉 This one looks so good, I won't need to go out to get my poutine fix 😉
Tristin Rieken says
Delicious!! I love this meal because it is such a perfect DIY meal to serve when you have picky eaters! Set it all out and let them pick and choose how to combine it. My family loves it! Thanks so much!!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
What a delicious recipe! The Chop House steak burgers sound perfect for this. What a yummy way to dress up fries.
Veena Azmanov says
Oh I love poutine. The first time I ate poutine was in Canada - Love all the meat, fries and sauce. Yum! That sauce is the best part for me. This looks good.
Analida Braeger says
Poutine! My Canadian friends go on and on about it. I gave it a go once and I'll say, I'm a poutine convert. Your version is a great twist on the classic. Can't wait to give it a go.
Kelly Anthony says
Oh my goodness! This looks amazing! I would love to serve this weekend for game day! SO PERFECT!
Beth says
Oddly enough, I have never tried a poutine either! Odd, because how could they not be awesome? I love your addition of the stout, too! Yum!
Jacqueline Debono says
I've never tried poutine but I'm a big burger and chips fan that I'm sure I'd love this dish!
fiona saluk says
I first heard about poutine in French class in high school and have been fascinated with it ever since! It looks like you've done the dish some serious justice with your take on it - yum!
Courtney says
Poutine is my favourite treat! As a Canadian, I am lucky to have it basically everywhere I go. Your gravy sounds delicious! The stout must give it a wonderful flavour.
Elaine Benoit says
This looks absolutely divine! Your photos are beautiful and just looking at them makes me know what the dish is going to taste like! It looks delicious and comforting!