Beef Cheeks Recipe

Cooking Steps

1. 1

   Preparation of Ingredients

   Begin by prepping all your ingredients. Pat the beef cheeks dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper on both sides. Chop the onion, carrots, celery, and mince the garlic.

2. 2

   Searing the Beef

   In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the beef cheeks and sear them for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned. Remove the beef cheeks from the pot and set aside.

3. 3

   Cooking Vegetables

   In the same pot, add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.

4. 4

   Deglazing the Pot

   Pour in the red wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.

5. 5

   Adding Broth and Herbs

   Stir in the beef broth, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil.

6. 6

   Braising the Beef

   Once boiling, return the seared beef cheeks to the pot. Cover and reduce heat to low, allowing it to simmer gently for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the beef cheeks are tender.

7. 7

   Final Touches

   After cooking, remove the beef cheeks from the pot and let them rest for a few minutes. You may choose to strain the cooking liquid and reduce it on high heat to create a sauce if desired.

8. 8

   Serving

   Slice or shred the beef cheeks, serve them on a plate with the sauce drizzled over, accompanied by your choice of sides like mashed potatoes or polenta.