Cachetes De Res En Mole Pasilla Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Beef Cheeks

   Season the beef cheeks with salt and black pepper.

2. 2

   Sear the Beef Cheeks

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cheeks and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.

3. 3

   Sauté Aromatics

   In the same pot, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

4. 4

   Add Mole Sauce

   Stir in the mole pasilla sauce and beef broth, mixing well.

5. 5

   Braise the Beef Cheeks

   Return the seared beef cheeks to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the beef is tender.

6. 6

   Serve

   Once cooked, remove the beef cheeks and slice them. Serve with the mole sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.