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Beef Cheeks Recipe

These melt-in-your-mouth beef cheeks are slow-cooked to perfection with rich broth, veggies, and herbs. A hearty, flavorful meal for any occasion!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Course Main Dish, Dinner
Cuisine Western, American, European
Servings 4 people
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients for Beef Cheeks Serves 4
  • 🥩 Main Ingredients:
  • 2 lbs beef cheeks trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine or grape juice/beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Notes

Step-by-Step Instructions

🔪 Step 1: Trim & Season the Beef Cheeks

  • Trim off any thick fat or silver skin.
  • Season both sides with salt and pepper.

🔥 Step 2: Brown the Beef Cheeks

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  • Sear the beef cheeks for 2–3 minutes on each side until browned.
  • Remove and set aside.

🧅 Step 3: Sauté the Vegetables

  • In the same pan, add chopped onions, carrots, and garlic.
  • Sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.

🥄 Step 4: Add Tomato Paste & Liquids

  • Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add red wine and beef broth.
  • Toss in bay leaves and thyme.

🍲 Step 5: Slow Cook

  • Add everything to a slow cooker or Dutch oven.
  • Cover and cook for:
    • Slow cooker: 8 hours on low
    • Dutch oven: 3.5 hours at 300°F (150°C)

🍴 Step 6: Shred & Serve

  • Check if the meat is fork-tender.
  • Shred gently or serve in chunks.
  • Spoon sauce over the top before serving.