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Shepherd’s Pie Poutine

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Prep: 15 min | Cook: 25 - 30 min | Serves: 4 - 5

Ingredients

  • 1 bag Cavendish Farms FlavourCrisp Crinkle Cut Fries
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/2 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups cheese curds
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
  2. Spread Crinkle Cut Fries in air fryer basket and cook according to packaging instructions.
  3. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned.
  4. Add onion and cook for 3 - 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 – 3 minutes, until slightly caramelized.
  6. Sprinkle flour over the beef mixture and stir until evenly combined.
  7. Gradually add beef broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3 - 4 minutes, until thickened.
  8. Stir in frozen peas and carrots and cook for another 2 – 3 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Arrange cooked Crinkle Cut Fries on a serving platter and top with cheese curds. Spoon the hot shepherd’s pie mixture over top and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately!