Braised Beef Cheeks
Tender beef cheeks simmered in a rich onion and garlic sauce, finished with fresh parsley. A comforting, hearty dish that's surprisingly easy to make at home.
- Total time
- 195 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 45g
Ingredients
- 2 lb beef cheeks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1
Pat the 2 lb beef cheeks dry and season both sides with the 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- 2
Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-high. Sear the cheeks until deeply browned, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- 3
Reduce heat to medium. Add the 1 sliced onion and cook until soft and golden, about 6 minutes. Add the 4 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 4
Return the beef to the pot and pour in the 2 cups beef broth. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits.
- 5
Cover and simmer gently over low heat until the meat is fork-tender, about 2.5 to 3 hours. Check occasionally, adding water if needed.
- 6
Once tender, remove the beef and let the sauce thicken on the stove, about 10 minutes, until it coats a spoon. Slice or shred the meat and return to the sauce.
- 7
Stir in the 1/4 cup chopped parsley and serve hot, spooning extra sauce over the top.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy pot or Dutch oven
- tongs
- knife
- cutting board
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