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Braised Beef Cheeks Recipe

Rich and tender braised beef cheeks, perfect for a hearty meal.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Beef Cheeks
  • 2 cups Red Wine
  • 2 cups Beef Stock
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 sprigs Thyme
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
  2. 2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cheeks on all sides.
  3. 3. Remove the beef cheeks and set aside. In the same pot, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
  4. 4. Add the red wine and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  5. 5. Return the beef cheeks to the pot, add the beef stock, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  6. 6. Cover the pot and transfer to the preheated oven. Braise for about 3 hours, or until the beef cheeks are tender.
  7. 7. Remove the beef cheeks from the pot and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Braised Beef, Comfort Food
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