Cabeza Recipe
Beef cheek, onion, cilantro and a side of spicy red and green salsa.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Beef Cheeks
Season the beef cheeks with salt and black pepper. In a large pot, sear the beef cheeks over medium-high heat until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
Slow Cook
Add sliced onion and enough water to cover the beef cheeks. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours until the beef is tender.
- 3
Make the Salsa
While the beef is cooking, prepare the salsa. Blend together tomatoes, green chili peppers, red chili peppers, garlic, and lime juice until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 4
Chop the Cilantro
Finely chop the cilantro and set aside.
- 5
Serve
Once the beef cheeks are tender, shred the meat and serve with chopped cilantro and a side of spicy salsa.