Beer Braised Beef Cheek Recipe

Name: Beer Braised Beef Cheek
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12-ounce) package prunes; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 whole allspice; 2 whole cloves; 6 sprigs fresh thyme; 6 sprigs fresh parsley stems; 5 cloves garlic; 1 bay leaf; 2 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped; 1 large onion, cut in half and sliced; 1 small celery root, peeled and roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 4 (12-ounce) beef cheeks, trimmed of excess fat; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 (12-ounce) bottles stout beer; 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and large diced; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1 bunch rapini, trimmed

Servings: persons

1 (12-ounce) package prunes
1 cinnamon stick
3 whole allspice
2 whole cloves
6 sprigs fresh thyme
6 sprigs fresh parsley stems
5 cloves garlic
1 bay leaf
2 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
1 large onion, cut in half and sliced
1 small celery root, peeled and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 (12-ounce) beef cheeks, trimmed of excess fat
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (12-ounce) bottles stout beer
1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and large diced
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 bunch rapini, trimmed

1
Preheat oven to 300u00b0F.
2
Combine prunes and next 10 ingredients (through celery root) in a large oven-proof Dutch oven with a lid. Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef cheeks on all sides with the salt and pepper. Sear beef on both sides until well browned and caramelized. Add beef cheeks to the top of the prune mixture. Pour beer over beef cheeks, cover and bake for 3 hours or until beef is tender. Remove beef from pan and set aside to keep warm. Strain the braising liquid through a fine-meshed strainer. Discard any solids and transfer braising liquid to a small saucepan. Cook until liquid is reduced by half. Set aside.
3
Add sweet potatoes to a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and simmer until tender and falling apart. Puree in food processor with heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
4
Heat oil in a large skill over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often until well caramelized, about 30 minutes.
5
Blanch rapini in boiling salted water for 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to icewater to cool. Pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
6
To assemble, divide sweet potato puree onto 4 plates, place rapini and beef cheeks on each plate, top with caramelized onions and cooking jus.

670

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12-ounce) package prunes, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 whole allspice, 2 whole cloves, and more.

Yes, Beer Braised Beef Cheek falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Beer Braised Beef Cheek

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