Montreal Smoked-Spiced Beef & Crispy Poutine Skillet – Authentic Canada Recipe
Quebecois bistro mashup uniting coriander-crusted beef, golden potatoes, cheese curds, and savory gravy.
- Country of Origin
- 🇨🇦 Canada (North America, Americas)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Seared Montreal-spiced beef strips, Crispy roasted potato wedges, Squeaky cheese curds, Cracked coriander and black pepper, Rich herb gravy
Ingredients for Montreal Smoked-Spiced Beef & Crispy Poutine Skillet (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) seared Montreal-spiced beef strips, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups crispy roasted potato wedges, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup squeaky cheese curds
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with cracked coriander and black pepper
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Canada seasoning (rich herb gravy, garlic)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and cracked coriander and black pepper for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add seared Montreal-spiced beef strips and crispy roasted potato wedges along with rich herb gravy, garlic, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with squeaky cheese curds and serve straight from the skillet.