Loaded Fries with Stewed Beef – with Mini Sausages, Ham Cubes & Cheese

Craving a real loaded fries with stewed beef? During our vacation in La Palma, we tried a delicious version of carne mechada, which literally means “pulled meat.” That dish inspired me to create my own version at home: loaded fries with stewed beef, mini sausages, ham cubes, cheese, and a creamy curry sauce. Below, you’ll find how to make this ultimate comfort food yourself.

This dish is a delightful blend of the familiar loaded fries concept and a traditional stewed beef recipe. The tender, falling-apart beef pairs perfectly with the crispy fries, making every bite both savory and crunchy. The addition of mini sausages and ham cubes gives this loaded fries with stewed beef a little extra something. It delivers a rich, full flavor that’s perfect for an evening when you’re truly craving comfort food.

What makes this loaded fries with stewed beef special

Wat dit patatje stoofvlees speciaal zo bijzonder maakt, is de combinatie van het malse vlees met de kerriesaus. Die saus brengt een zachte kruidigheid en romigheid met zich mee die het gerecht heerlijk afrondt. Het geheel voelt een beetje extravagant, alsof je een feestelijk bord streetfood hebt gemaakt – maar dan gewoon thuis in je eigen keuken.

This loaded fries with stewed beef is perfect for meal prepping. Stewed beef often tastes even better after it has rested, which means this dish can be on the table extra quickly when hunger strikes. Store the meat in the fridge or freeze it, so you always have a solid base for a quick, flavorful meal.

Serve it straight from the pan, add plenty of toppings, and enjoy a loaded fries with stewed beef like you’ve never tasted before.

Loaded fries with special stewed beef

French fries with stewed beef, diced ham, and mini sausages

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 5 15

Course Main Course

Cuisine Dutch

Servings

Calories 780 kcal

Equipment

1 Cast iron Dutch oven At least 1.5 liters
1 deep fryer
1 skillet
1 Spatula
2 forks

Ingredients

750 grams Lean beef brisket slices
1 liter beef stock
700 grams fries
200 grams ham cubes
32 mini cocktail sausages
40 grams butter preferably unsalted or cream butter
2 onions
2 cloves garlic
70 grams Tomato paste

Saus

3 tablespoons mayonaise
1 tablespoon light crème fraîche
1 tablespoon curry powder

Instructions

Preparation

Gather the ingredients.
Chop the 2 cloves garlic finely.
2 cloves garlic
Chop 2 onions finely. Wipe your tears and move on to the next step.
2 onions

Cooking

Melt the 40 grams butter until it turns brown.
40 grams butter
Sear the 750 grams Lean beef brisket slices over high heat briefly, so both sides are browned. About 30 seconds per side is enough. Remove the slices from the pan.
750 grams Lean beef brisket slices
Lower the heat and sauté the onions together with the garlic until the onions are translucent.
2 onions, 2 cloves garlic
Add the 70 grams Tomato paste and stir well.
70 grams Tomato paste
Add the beef slices and coat them with the tomato paste mixture.
Dissolve 2 bouillon cubes in 1 liter of boiling water. Add the 1 liter beef stock to the pan.
1 liter beef stock
Bring to a boil and let it simmer for 4.5 hours.
About 15 minutes before the meat is ready, heat up the deep fryer. Once it reaches the correct temperature, fry the 700 grams fries for the time indicated on the package—6 minutes in my case.
700 grams fries
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 32 mini cocktail sausages and 200 grams ham cubes, and cook for about 5 minutes.
200 grams ham cubes, 32 mini cocktail sausages
Remove the meat from the pan and shred it with two forks. The meat will fall apart very easily.

Sauce preparation

In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons mayonaise, 1 tablespoon light crème fraîche and 1 tablespoon curry powder.
3 tablespoons mayonaise, 1 tablespoon light crème fraîche, 1 tablespoon curry powder

Plating

Spoon about 175 grams of fries per person into a deep plate.
Top the fries with a layer of stewed beef, about 175 grams per plate.
Spoon a portion of the ham cubes and mini sausages on top.
The top layer is about 50 grams of grated cheese per person.
Add the sauce to the plate to taste.

Did you taste it?

If you want more flavor, you can sprinkle salt over the fries.
Not a fan of curry? Add half a tablespoon of curry powder and, for color, half a tablespoon of turmeric.

Nutrition

Calories: 780kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 52gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 1250mgPotassium: 1400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 6mg

Keyword fries, stewed beef

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