Name: Braised Beef Cheeks
Cook time: PT-493190H59M55S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef cheeks; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp avocado oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 stalks celery, diced; 2 medium carrots, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp beef base; 1 cup red wine; 2 cups beef broth; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried rosemary; 2 bay leaves; 2 tbsp cold butter

Description

This Braised Beef Cheeks recipe features tender meat infused with rich flavors from red wine, herbs, and veggies. A perfect comfort meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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2 pounds beef cheeks
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp avocado oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
2 medium carrots, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp beef base
1 cup red wine
2 cups beef broth
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp cold butter

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Trim excess fat and gristle from the beef cheeks and pat them dry, seasoning with salt and pepper.
In a Dutch oven, heat avocado oil over medium high heat and sear the beef cheeks for about 3-4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate.
Lower the heat to medium, add onion, celery, and carrots, cooking until they soften, about 3-4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add garlic, cooking until fragrant, around 30 seconds.
Stir in tomato paste, cooking for another 30 seconds.
Mix in beef base and pour in red wine, scraping up any browned bits, simmering for about 2-3 minutes until reduced.
Add beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
Nestle the beef cheeks back into the pot, adding thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
Cover with a lid and braise in the oven for 3 to 3.5 hours, checking for tenderness at the 3-hour mark.
Once tender, transfer the beef cheeks to a plate.
Strain the liquid into a saucepan and simmer until thickened slightly. Remove from heat.
Whisk in cold butter cubes until melted and the sauce appears glossy.
Serve beef cheeks with the sauce drizzled over.

Notes

For extra depth, try using a full-bodied red wine.
Ensure beef cheeks are well-trimmed for best results.
Pair with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 395
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 33g
Cholesterol: 130mg