Braised Beef Cheeks In Red Wine Recipe

Name: Braised Beef Cheeks In Red Wine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs beef cheeks, trimmed, or chuck steak, cut into large chunks; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped; 1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped; 3 cups dry red wine; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes; 2 tbsp light brown sugar; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 6 None black peppercorns; 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves; 1 large fennel bulb, cut into thin wedges; 14 oz green onions, trimmed and halved; 8 oz cremini mushrooms; None None FOR THE CHEESY POLENTA; 2 1/2 cups milk; 1 1/4 cups polenta; 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp butter

Servings: persons

3 1/2 lbs beef cheeks, trimmed, or chuck steak, cut into large chunks
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped
3 cups dry red wine
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes
2 tbsp light brown sugar
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
6 None black peppercorns
2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
1 large fennel bulb, cut into thin wedges
14 oz green onions, trimmed and halved
8 oz cremini mushrooms
None None FOR THE CHEESY POLENTA
2 1/2 cups milk
1 1/4 cups polenta
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp butter

1
Preheat the oven to 325u00b0F.
2
Season beef. Heat half the oil in Dutch oven on high heat. Cook beef, in batches, until browned. Remove from pan.
3
Heat remaining oil in same pan. Cook onion and carrot, stirring, until onion softens. Return beef to pan with wine, vinegar, undrained tomatoes, sugar, rosemary, peppercorns, oregano and fennel; bring to a boil. Cover; cook in oven 2 hours.
4
Stir in green onion and mushrooms; cook, uncovered, in oven, about 45 mins or until beef is tender. Season to taste.
5
Meanwhile, for the cheesy polenta, combine 2 1/2 cups water and milk in large saucepan; bring to a boil. Gradually add polenta, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring, about 10 mins or until polenta thickens. Stir in cheese and butter.
6
Serve beef with polenta.

1527

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

119

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 lbs beef cheeks, trimmed, or chuck steak, cut into large chunks, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped, 1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Braised Beef Cheeks In Red Wine 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 In Red Wine

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