Grilled Poutine Burgers
Topped with French fries, cheese curds and gravy, this Grilled Poutine Burger is a fun way to mix up summer grilling!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 628kcal
Ingredients
For the Gravy
- 1½ Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp cold water
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ shallot minced
- ½ tsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup low-sodium beef stock
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken-stock
- 1 Tbsp ketchup
- ½ Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Burger
- 1 26-oz. bag frozen thin-cut French fries, or homemade boardwalk-style fries
- 2 pounds ground beef I used 80-20
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 6 slices mozzarella cheese
- burger buns
- bibb lettuce
- 1½-2 cups cheddar cheese curds room temperature
- 2 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley for garnishing
Instructions
For the Gravy
- Using a small bowl, add cornstarch and water; whisk together until well combined. Set bowl aside.
- Using a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Once butter has melted, add shallot and garlic. Sauté, stirring frequently, for 1-2 minutes. Add flour; continue sautéing, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes or until mixture turns golden brown.
- Add beef stock, chicken stock, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper; stir until well combined. Increase heat to medium-high and bring mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, add cornstarch mixture. Using a whisk, stir until mixture is well combined.
- Continue cooking, stirring often, for 3-5 minutes, or until gravy thickens noticeably.
- Reduce heat to low to keep gravy warm.
For the Poutine
- Bake fries according to package directions. (If desired, use this recipe to make homemade boardwalk fries.) Note: I recommend baking fries several minutes longer than instructions to ensure they are extra crispy.
- Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Using a large bowl, add ground beef, salt, rosemary and black pepper; gently mix until just combined.
- Divide mixture into 6 equal portions; use a burger press (or your hands) to shape into patties.
- Grill for 4 minutes. Flip burgers over and add a slice of mozzarella cheese on top of each burger. Continue grilling for 3-4 minutes, or until burgers are done to desired taste. (Tip: If needed, increase heat on gravy to ensure it is hot.)
- Place lettuce on bottom portion of the buns and top each with a grilled burger. Add fries, gravy, cheese curds and chopped parsley. Serve immediately. (Note: You will have extra fries, gravy and sauce – serve ‘em on the side with your burger!)
Nutrition
Calories: 628kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 1484mg | Potassium: 890mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 437IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 452mg | Iron: 6mg
