Michelin-Starred Amish Country Casserole

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  1. Preheat the oven to a precise 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
  2. Sear the ground beef in a cast iron skillet until it develops a rich crust. Season with a pinch of Himalayan pink salt and freshly ground black truffle.
  3. Layer the casserole in an elegant ceramic dish:
  4. Begin with a thin smear of heirloom tomato coulis.
  5. Arrange a layer of hand-rolled egg noodles, slightly overlapping.
  6. Drizzle with caramelized shallot reduction.
  7. Sprinkle with aged Parmigiano-Reggiano.
  8. Add a layer of seared ground beef.
  9. Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of egg noodles.
  10. Pour the cream of wild mushroom soup over the top, ensuring it seeps into every crevice.
  11. Artfully arrange the Gruyère cheese slices on the surface, creating a mosaic of flavor.
  12. Bake in the preheated oven for precisely 35 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown and bubbling.
  13. Garnish with freshly snipped chives and a drizzle of truffle oil.
  14. Serve with a side of microgreens dressed in aged balsamic reduction.