Name: Gnocchi Poutine with Braised 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; Olive oil for sautéing

A creative twist on poutine featuring soft gnocchi, tender braised oxtail, and melted cheese curds.

Method

In a large pot, brown the oxtail in olive 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.
Meanwhile, cook gnocchi in salted boiling water until they float. Drain and set aside.
In a skillet, melt cheese curds and stir until smooth. Add a bit of the braised oxtail liquid to create a sauce.
Layer the gnocchi, oxtail, and cheese sauce in a serving dish. Top with additional cheese curds and serve.