Shepherd's Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Bring a medium-size stockpot of water to a boil over medium heat and add the diced potatoes.
2. 2
   Cook until fork tender.
3. 3
   Drain the potatoes and add to large mixing bowl.
4. 4
   Add the buttermilk, 3 tablespoons butter, white truffle oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
5. 5
   Whip until the potatoes are mashed.
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   Set aside.
7. 7
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
8. 8
   Remove the sausages from the casing and combine it with the beef in a medium bowl.
9. 9
   In a large saute pan, add 3 tablespoons of butter or oil.
10. 10
    Add the beef and sausage mixture, the rosemary, and the remaining salt and pepper.
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    Cook over medium heat until well browned.
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    Remove the mixture from the pan and set aside.
13. 13
    In the same pan add the carrots, celery, remaining 3 tablespoons of butter or oil and the maple syrup.
14. 14
    Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
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    You don't want soggy vegetables; if anything, you want them still pretty crunchy.
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    Remove from pan from the heat and set aside.
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    You can cook the pie in individual ramekins or bake it in a large glass casserole dish.
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    Either way add the vegetables for the first layer, then the meat, and finish it off with the whipped potatoes, being careful to keep your layers from getting jumbled.
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    Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 15 minutes for individual servings or 25 minutes for a casserole dish.
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    This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
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    The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.