Name: Fried Gnocchi Poutine with Oxtail
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 500 g gnocchi; 500 g oxtail, cut into pieces; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup red wine; 1 cup beef broth; 200 g cheddar cheese curds; Salt and pepper to taste; Vegetable oil for frying

A hearty poutine with crispy fried gnocchi, slow-cooked oxtail, and melted cheese curds.

Method

In a large pot, brown the oxtail in vegetable oil. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened. Add oxtail, red wine, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 2.5 hours until tender.
Fry gnocchi in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
In a skillet, melt cheese curds and stir until smooth. Add a bit of the braised oxtail liquid to create a sauce.
Layer the fried gnocchi, oxtail, and cheese sauce in a serving dish. Top with additional cheese curds and serve.