French Meat Stuffing

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Description

A traditional holiday treat in Quebec, French meat stuffing is a savory combination of pork, beef, potatoes and warm autumnal spices.

Ingredients
  • 3 cups diced potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
  • 1/2 tablespoon packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons minced chives
Directions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until slightly soft, 5-6 minutes. Drain; set aside.
  2. Heat butter in a large skillet to medium heat. Add onion; cook until soft, 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beef and pork; cook until browned, 7-8 minutes, breaking it up into bite-sized pieces. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in potatoes, broth, brown sugar, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves; bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat, simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid is evaporated, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with chives.