Braised Beef Cheeks

Name: Braised Beef Cheeks
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 330 min
Total time: 350 min
Ingredients: 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; 0.33333334326744 cup dried porcini mushrooms; 2 cubes beef bouillon; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 bay leaves

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Recipe by Robert Smith

Updated on August 27, 2023

Ingredients

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

Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
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.
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.
Bake in the preheated oven until beef is very tender, 5 to 6 hours.
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
Vitamin C 8mg	40%
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.