Ingredients
- For the Roasted Vegetables:
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
- 1 pound ground sirloin, chili grind
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 cups chopped yellow onions
- 3 tablespoons canola oil, if needed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Roasted Vegetables, recipe follows
- Asiago Mashed Potatoes, recipe follows
- 1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese
- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 parsnips (1/2 pound), peeled
- 3 medium carrots, peeled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Wash and dry the vegetables, put on a baking sheet, drizzle with the olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper and bake for 45 to 55 minutes. Remove the bell peppers to a plastic b
- For the Potatoes:
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, quartered
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 heads Roasted Garlic, recipe follows
- 1 1/2 cups grated Asiago cheese
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- In a large Dutch oven, add the potatoes, cover with water and add the kosher salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to a strong simmer and let cook until potatoes are fork tender,
- Roasted Garlic:
- 2 heads garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut the tops off the garlic and put them into a 12 by 12-inch doubled foil square. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper and add the rosemary and thyme sprigs. Drizzle with the olive oil, s
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the sausage and the sirloin and season with the red pepper flakes, oregano, basil and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper. Stir and cook until brown. Remove the meat mixture from the pan to a bowl. Add the onions to the pan, along with a little canola oil, if needed. Cook for 10 minutes, until lightly caramelized. Return the meats to the pan, then add the flour and cook for 2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the beef stock and add the Worcestershire sauce. Adjust the seasoning with additional teaspoon of salt and pepper. Add in the prepared Roasted Vegetables
In a 13 by 9-inch baking dish, add in the vegetable and meat mixture. Top with the Asiago Mashed Potatoes and spread evenly, leaving a 1-inch border of meat mixture exposed. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of Asiago and put in the oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 15 minutes before serving.