Name: Braised Beef Cheeks
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef cheeks; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 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

This Braised Beef Cheeks recipe offers mouthwatering flavors through tender meat and simple preparation, making it ideal for a comforting dinner at home.

Ingredients

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2 pounds beef cheeks
1 tsp salt
1/2 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 with salt and pepper.
Heat the avocado oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef cheeks until browned, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate if working in batches.
Lower the heat to medium and add onion, celery, and carrots. Cook until the vegetables start to soften, about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring regularly.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Stir in tomato paste and cook for another 30 seconds.
Stir in beef base and pour in red wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until it reduces slightly.
Pour in beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
Nestle the beef cheeks back into the pot and tuck in thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
Cover with a lid and transfer to the oven. Braise until cheeks are very tender, about 3 to 3.5 hours, checking at the 3-hour mark for tenderness.
Transfer the beef cheeks to a plate.
Strain the liquid into a saucepan and simmer until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
Whisk in cold butter a few cubes at a time until melted and the sauce looks glossy.
Serve the beef cheeks with the sauce spooned over the top.

Notes

For best results, allow the beef cheeks to marinate overnight in the seasoning.
Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 45g
Cholesterol: 100mg