Beef Cheek Tacos Recipe

Name: Beef Cheek Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups Water; 1 whole Lime, Cut In Half, Squeezed; 1 whole Orange, Cut In Half, Squeezed; 1 whole Guajillo Chili, Stem And Seeds Removed; 1 whole Dried Chipotle Chili; 1 whole Puya Chili; 1/2 cups Sugar; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Salt; 4 cloves Garlic, Smashed; 2 pounds Beef Cheeks, Fat Trimmed; 2 cups Water Or Beef Stock; 2 Tablespoons Canola Oil; Warmed Flour Tortillas, To Serve; 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro, Roughly Chopped; 1 whole Shallot, Minced; 1/2 whole Avocado, diced; Fresh Lime Juice

Servings: persons

6 cups Water
1 whole Lime, Cut In Half, Squeezed
1 whole Orange, Cut In Half, Squeezed
1 whole Guajillo Chili, Stem And Seeds Removed
1 whole Dried Chipotle Chili
1 whole Puya Chili
1/2 cups Sugar
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Salt
4 cloves Garlic, Smashed
2 pounds Beef Cheeks, Fat Trimmed
2 cups Water Or Beef Stock
2 Tablespoons Canola Oil
Warmed Flour Tortillas, To Serve
1 bunch Fresh Cilantro, Roughly Chopped
1 whole Shallot, Minced
1/2 whole Avocado, diced
Fresh Lime Juice

1
Make brine by adding everything to a stock pot.
2
Bring to a simmer, stirring along the way, ensuring salt and sugar are dissolved.
3
Once dissolved, remove from heat, and let cool.
4
Add beef cheeks to a large sealable bag and pour in the cooled brine.
5
Seal and place in refrigerator overnight.
6
The following day, pour out brine, and add beef cheeks to a large saute pan or Dutch oven.
7
Add the water or beef stock, bring to medium heat, cover, and cook for about 3 hours.
8
Reduce heat to medium-low once it comes to a boil.
9
After 3 hours, remove beef cheeks onto a plate, and let cool.
10
Once cooled, slice and then chop beef cheeks.
11
When you are about ready to serve, heat a large skillet on medium-high heat and add the oil.
12
Add as much beef cheeks as you want, and cook until beef cheeks get a nice sear on them.
13
You want to get that great crispiness to it.
14
To assemble the tacos, add beef cheeks to a warm and toasted tortilla.
15
Top with fresh cilantro, minced shallot, a bit of avocado and a squeeze of lime juice.
16
Repeat.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups Water, 1 whole Lime, Cut In Half, Squeezed, 1 whole Orange, Cut In Half, Squeezed, 1 whole Guajillo Chili, Stem And Seeds Removed, and more.

Yes, Beef Cheek Tacos falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef Cheek Tacos

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