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Smoked Beef Cheeks with Root Vegetables

Tender smoked beef cheeks with roasted potatoes and root vegetables — a restaurant-quality dinner ready in under 30 minutes using pre-smoked meat and a single sheet pan.

Total time
28 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
48g
Smoked Beef Cheeks with Root Vegetables
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb smoked beef cheeks, pre-cooked
  • 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 lb mixed root vegetables (carrots, parsnips, beets), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss potatoes and root vegetables with 2 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Spread vegetables on a large sheet pan in a single layer. Roast for 18 minutes until edges begin to caramelize.

  3. 3

    Toss beef cheeks with remaining 1 tbsp oil, minced garlic, and herb sprigs. Push vegetables to the pan edges.

  4. 4

    Nestle beef cheeks into the center of the pan. Roast 8 minutes until beef is warmed through and vegetables are tender.

  5. 5

    Remove thyme or rosemary sprigs. Season everything with salt and pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    Divide beef and vegetables between plates. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • sheet pan (18×13 inch)
  • tongs
  • oven

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