Braised Beef Cheeks

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This has been a hit with everyone that has tried it.

Submitted by Robert Smith
Updated on August 27, 2023
close up view of Braised Beef Cheeks werved with fresh herbs and carrots on a plate
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
5 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
5 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 5 pounds trimmed beef cheeks

  • 1 large onion, diced small

  • 1 carrot, diced small

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 4 cups beef stock

  • 1 cup red wine

  • ⅓ cup dried porcini mushrooms

  • 2 cubes beef bouillon

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 2 bay leaves

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).

  2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef in batches and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Add onion and carrot; cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

  3. Pour beef stock and wine into the Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Stir in porcini mushrooms, bouillon cubes, thyme, and bay leaves. Lay a piece of parchment paper over the surface. Cover with a tight lid.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until beef is very tender, 5 to 6 hours.

  5. Transfer beef to a plate. Discard bay leaves. Blend cooking liquid with an immersion blender to make a smooth sauce. Serve beef with sauce.

Recipe Tip

Use the leaves from three sprigs of fresh thyme for the dried thyme if preferred.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

685 Calories
53g Fat
6g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 685
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 53g 68%
Saturated Fat 21g 103%
Cholesterol 160mg 53%
Sodium 366mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 39g 78%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 145mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.