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French Meat Stuffing Recipe

French Meat Stuffing Recipe

This French meat stuffing is a cozy French-Canadian holiday side made with ground beef, ground pork, tender potatoes, broth, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. I love serving it with turkey and gravy, and it reheats beautifully the next day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 People
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French-Canadian
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups potatoes diced Yukon gold or russet, diced small
  • 1 tablespoon butter salted or unsalted
  • 1/2 pound ground beef lean works best
  • 1/2 pound ground pork regular ground pork
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced fresh is best
  • 1 cup beef broth reduced sodium if possible
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar optional but traditional
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning adds the holiday flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper add more if you like
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon warm and classic
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg cozy flavor
  • 1 pinch ground cloves don’t overdo it
  • 1 tablespoon chives minced for serving

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot For boiling potatoes
  • 1 Colander To drain potatoes
  • 1 Large skillet or Dutch oven 12-inch works best
  • 1 Wooden spoon For stirring and breaking up meat
  • 1 Measuring cups For broth and potatoes
  • 1 Measuring spoons For spices
  • 1 Cutting board For prep
  • 1 Chef’s knife For chopping

Method
 

Step 1:
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the diced potatoes and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, just until slightly softened. Drain and set aside.
    French Meat Stuffing Recipe
Step 2:
  1. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
    French Meat Stuffing Recipe
Step 3:
  1. Add the ground beef and ground pork. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes, breaking the meat into small crumbles, until browned.
    French Meat Stuffing Recipe
Step 4:
  1. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
    French Meat Stuffing Recipe
Step 5:
  1. Add the drained potatoes, broth, brown sugar, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
    French Meat Stuffing Recipe
Step 6:
  1. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid evaporates and the mixture thickens.
    French Meat Stuffing Recipe
Step 7:
  1. Sprinkle with chives before serving. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
    French Meat Stuffing Recipe

Notes

  • I always recommend simmering until the broth fully reduces. That’s what gives it the perfect thick, spoonable texture.
  • Go light on the cloves because they can take over fast.
  • This is one of those dishes that honestly tastes even better the next day. Just reheat with a splash of broth so it stays moist.