Around the World Fries: Cowboy BBQ Poutine
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 8 servings
- Total: 1 hr
- Active: 35 min
Ingredients
One 1-pound bag frozen steak fries
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons cowboy spice rub
Kosher salt
1 pound (85/15) ground beef
2 teaspoons barbecue spice blend
One 16-ounce can baked beans
1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
One 2.8-ounce can fried onion strings
8 slices smoked Gouda (about 6 ounces)
1 pound thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
Directions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the frozen steak fries on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with the oil. Sprinkle with the cowboy rub and a pinch of salt. Toss the potatoes to coat and roast according to the package directions until golden brown and crispy.
- Meanwhile, place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and sprinkle with the barbecue spice blend and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
- Remove the cooked fries from the oven but leave on the baking sheet. Alternatively, you can transfer the cooked fries to a large cast-iron skillet for serving.
- Set the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cover the fries evenly with the baked beans. Put the cooked ground beef on top of the beans and drizzle with the barbecue sauce. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the fried onion strings. Cover the onions with the Gouda.
- Put the baking sheet or skillet back in the oven and bake until the cheese melts and the sauce bubbles, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Sprinkle the baked poutine with the remaining fried onion strings, crumbled bacon and scallions. Serve immediately.