Joues De Boeuf En Daube (French Beef Cheeks) Recipe

Name: Joues De Boeuf En Daube (French Beef Cheeks)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp butter; 1 large onion, sliced; 8 oz baby carrots; 2 sticks celery, sliced; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 4 large sprigs fresh thyme; 2 None bay leaves; 2 strips orange peel; 2 None large beef cheeks (1 1/2 lbs), silverskin removed, halved; 3 tbsp flour, seasoned with salt and pepper; 1 cup red wine, such as merlot; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 2 cups beef stock; 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; None None Handful fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped; None None Crusty bread, to serve

Servings: persons

1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 large onion, sliced
8 oz baby carrots
2 sticks celery, sliced
4 cloves garlic, crushed
4 large sprigs fresh thyme
2 None bay leaves
2 strips orange peel
2 None large beef cheeks (1 1/2 lbs), silverskin removed, halved
3 tbsp flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
1 cup red wine, such as merlot
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 cups beef stock
2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
None None Handful fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
None None Crusty bread, to serve

1
Preheat the oven to 325u00b0F. Heat half the olive oil and half the butter in a Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Cook onion, carrots and celery for 7 mins. Add garlic, thyme, bay leaves and orange peel. Cook for 2 mins. Spoon into bowl and set aside.
2
Generously dust beef with seasoned flour. Heat remaining butter and oil in same pan. Cook beef for 2 mins each side, or until golden. Transfer to bowl with vegetables.
3
Add wine and orange juice to pan and deglaze (use wooden spoon to stir and scrape brown bits from bottom of pan). Boil for 2 mins, or until reduced slightly. Add stock, vegetables and beef. Stir to combine. Cover with lid.
4
Bake, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours, or until beef is very tender. Remove from oven and stir in beans. Season with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with crusty bread.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp butter, 1 large onion, sliced, 8 oz baby carrots, and more.

Yes, Joues De Boeuf En Daube (French 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.

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Joues De Boeuf En Daube (French Beef Cheeks)

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