Name: Braised Beef Cheeks
Prep time: PT-493599H6M24S
Cook time: PT-493599H6M24S
Yield: 6
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, chopped; 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

Enjoy the rich and tender Braised Beef Cheeks, featuring succulent meat simmered in red wine and aromatics, making it perfect for a comforting meal that is both easy and impressive.

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, chopped
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 any thick membrane and excess gristle from the beef cheeks, then pat them dry. Season the cheeks with salt and pepper.
Heat avocado oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the cheeks until browned, about 3 to 4 minutes per side, working in batches if needed. Transfer them to a plate.
Lower the heat to medium and add onion, celery, and carrots. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring as needed.
Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add tomato paste and cook for another 30 seconds.
Stir in beef base and pour in red wine, scraping up the browned bits. Simmer until the wine reduces slightly, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Pour in beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
Nestle beef cheeks back in the pot and tuck in thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
Cover and transfer to the oven. Braise until cheeks are very tender, about 3 to 3 1/2 hours, checking for tenderness at the 3-hour mark.
Transfer cheeks to a plate.
Strain the liquid into a saucepan and simmer until thickened slightly. Remove from heat.
Whisk in cold butter a few cubes at a time until melted and sauce is glossy.
Serve beef cheeks with sauce spooned over the top.

Notes

Ensure to check the beef cheeks for tenderness after 3 hours of braising.
Feel free to pair this dish with mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 beef cheek
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 120mg