Poutine

Ingredients
4 cups French fries
2 tablespoons butter
2 Italian sausages, casings removed
2 Shallots, minced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
2 tablespoons AP flour
1 quart beef stock reduced to 2 cups
2 cups soft mozzarella (not in water), grated on a large whole box grater
Salt and pepper, to taste
 

Directions:
Melt the butter in a tall-sided saute pan, add the sausage, shallots and garlic and cook until browned, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Stir in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the stock, whisking, and cook until the gravy begins to bubble and is thicken. Fry the French fries, season with a pinch of salt. Place the fries in a large bowl, add a little gravy and place on a serving vessel. Top with more gravy and grated cheese.