Braised Beef Cheeks Recipe

Name: Braised Beef Cheeks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 (12-oz) beef cheeks, trimmed of excess fat; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 medium carrot, finely chopped; 1/2 celery rib, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 cups red wine (preferably a dry Lambrusco or Chianti); 1 (28- to 32-oz) can whole tomatoes including juice, chopped (3 cups); 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 (12-oz) beef cheeks, trimmed of excess fat
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1/2 celery rib, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups red wine (preferably a dry Lambrusco or Chianti)
1 (28- to 32-oz) can whole tomatoes including juice, chopped (3 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

1
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in an ovenproof 6-quart wide heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
2
While oil is heating, pat beef cheeks dry and season with salt and pepper.
3
Brown beef, without crowding, on all sides, about 20 minutes total, and transfer with tongs to a bowl.
4
Pour off fat from pot, then add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and cook onion, carrot, and celery over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
5
Preheat oven to 325F.
6
Stir cocoa powder into vegetable mixture, then add wine and scrape up any brown bits.
7
Increase heat to high and boil until liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
8
Return cheeks (with any juices) to pot and add tomatoes with juice, salt, and pepper.
9
Bring to a simmer, then braise, covered, in middle of oven until very tender, about 3 hours.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 4 (12-oz) beef cheeks, trimmed of excess fat, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 medium carrot, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Braised Beef Cheeks 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.

Braised Beef Cheeks

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