Beef cheeks

Beef cheeks are a delicious product that is amazing for stewing. Unlike other boneless meats, cheeks are significantly less expensive. This hearty product fits perfectly into your diet and saves money. Beef cheeks are often served in restaurants, and preparing them at home is not a troublesome task.

Beef cheeks baked in the oven

Beef cheeks baked in the oven will conquer any meat-eater. Tender, juicy, boneless meat looks great at a holiday celebration or other event. A hearty meal is prepared simply and brings a lot of positive emotions, turning an ordinary day into a memorable event.

1. 
   Beef cheeks are very easy to prepare. Pour half the wine into a saucepan and heat through, then add tomato paste and beef broth. Combine and add wine. Boil and remove from the burner.
2. 
   Clean the beef cheeks, rinse and remove moisture with napkins. Cut in half.
3. 
   Heat the frying pan. Place the meat and brown over high heat, sealing the meat juices inside. Remove the meat. Add chopped onions, garlic and aromatic herbs here. Sauté until transparent.
4. 
   Place the vegetables in a fireproof dish and place the rosy cheeks on top. Pour out the contents of the saucepan. Add honey, add salt and pepper. Cover the pan with foil or a lid and place in the oven. Cook for 1.5 hours at 180 degrees. Remove the lid and cook for another half hour.
5. 
   Peel the potatoes. I use housekeeper for convenience. Boil by adding salt to the water.
6. 
   Rub the boiled potatoes through a sieve or pass through a press. Dry the mashed potatoes in a saucepan. Season with butter and pour in the heated milk. Mix thoroughly with a whisk.
7. 
   Remove the cooked cheeks from the sauce. Strain the sauce. Place mashed potatoes in a serving bowl. Pour the sauce on top and place the cheeks. Tender meat will fall apart into fibers. Garnish with your favorite greenery and serve to your loved ones. Enjoy!

Beef cheeks cooked in a frying pan

Beef cheeks cooked in a frying pan turn out incredibly tender and mega juicy. The appetizing gravy perfectly complements the mashed potatoes. The meat falls apart into fibers and seems to melt in your mouth. The dish is prepared from simple ingredients, but takes quite a long time.

Cooking time – 3 hours 40 minutes

Cooking time – 40 min.

Portions – 4

Ingredients:

• Veal cheeks – 1 kg.
• Marsala wine – 30 gr.
• Meat broth – 1 l.
• Tomato paste – 1 tbsp.
• Onions – 1 pc.
• Carrots – 1 pc.
• Dark balsamic vinegar - 3 tbsp.
• Refined oil – 50 ml.
• Salt - to taste.
• Mixture of peppers - to taste.

For puree:

• Potatoes – 1 kg.
• Butter – 50 gr.
• Salt - to taste.

Cooking process:

Step 1: Gather the required ingredients. Rinse the beef cheeks and remove moisture with napkins.

Step 2. Cut the cheeks into pieces. Heat the frying pan. Place the meat and brown over high heat, sealing the meat juices inside. Remove the meat.

Step 3. Add chopped onions and diced carrots here. Simmer until soft. Then season with tomato paste, balsamic vinegar and wine. Simmer until the alcohol evaporates completely.

Step 4. Return the meat to the stewed vegetables. Add some salt and pepper. Pour in the meat broth. If desired, add a bouquet of your favorite greenery. Simmer the meat covered for at least 2.5 hours. Cooking time depends on the age of the animal.

Step 5. Remove the finished cheeks from the sauce. Puree the sauce with a blender until smooth. Return the meat to the sauce and reheat.

Step 6: Peel the potatoes. I use housekeeper. Boil by adding salt to the water. Rub the boiled potatoes through a sieve and season with butter. Place mashed potatoes in a serving bowl. Pour the sauce on top and place the cheeks. Garnish with your favorite greens and serve to the family. Enjoy!

Beef cheeks in a slow cooker

Beef cheeks in a slow cooker are the most tender dish that no meat-eater will refuse. Due to long simmering, the meat breaks down into fibers and comes out as appetizing as possible. The budget product is served both for special events and on ordinary days.

Cooking time – 3 hours 40 minutes

Cooking time - 20 minutes.

Portions – 2

Ingredients:

• Beef cheeks – 1 pc.
• Water – 50 ml.
• Onions – 1 pc.
• Tomatoes - optional.
• Bay leaf – 2 pcs.
• Salt - to taste.
• Mixture of peppers - to taste.
• Puree - for serving.
• Greenery - for decoration.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Rinse the beef cheek and remove moisture with napkins. Add some salt.

Step 2. Season.

Step 3. Plug in the device. Pour some water into the bottom.

Step 4: Place the beef cheek. Chop the peeled onion as desired and place in a bowl.

Step 5. Add a couple of bay leaves for flavor.

Step 6. I had frozen tomatoes. If you don't have them, you can do without them.

Step 7. Close the lid of the device.

Step 8. Select “Stew” on the panel, time 3.5 hours.

Step 9. Cook until the end of the program. After the sound alert, open the lid of the device. While the cheek is simmering, prepare your favorite side dish.

Step 10: Peel the potatoes. I use housekeeper. Boil by adding salt to the water. Rub the boiled potatoes through a sieve. Season with butter. Place mashed potatoes in a serving bowl. Pour the sauce on top and place the cheek. Garnish with your favorite greens and treat your household. Enjoy!

Beef cheeks in red wine

Beef cheeks in red wine are perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion. Tender and juicy food will fit perfectly into your diet and diversify your menu. This budget-friendly treat will complement any side dish. Meat eaters will be happy to enjoy this wonderful dish.

Cooking time – 5 hours 00 minutes

Cooking time – 1 hour 00 minutes

Portions – 16

Ingredients:

• Beef cheeks – 2.5 kg.
• Dry red wine – 750 gr.
• Carrots – 300 gr.
• Tomato paste – 180 gr.
• Onions – 500 gr.
• Celery root – 500 gr.
• Garlic – 1 head.
• Vegetable oil – 150 ml.
• Paprika – 5 tsp.
• Dried rosemary – 2 tsp.
• Dried thyme – 2 tsp.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.

For puree:

• Potatoes - optional.
• Fresh herbs - optional.

Cooking process:

Step 1: Gather the required ingredients. Rinse the beef cheeks and remove moisture with napkins. Rub with salt and paprika. Peel the root vegetables using a housekeeper. Remove the skins from the onion. Chop the vegetables into squares. Cut the peeled garlic cloves in half.

Step 2. Heat the frying pan. Pour in oil. Place the meat and brown over high heat, sealing the meat juices inside. Remove the meat. Send chopped vegetables here too. Sauté until transparent. Season with tomato paste.

Step 3. Pour in half the wine and simmer until the alcohol has completely evaporated. Place rosy cheeks on top. Pour out the remaining wine. Season with rosemary and thyme. Simmer for 3.5-4 hours under the lid.

Step 4: Peel the potatoes. I use housekeeper for convenience. Boil by adding salt to the water. Rub the boiled potatoes through a sieve. Place mashed potatoes in a serving bowl. Pour the sauce on top and place the cheeks.

Step 5. The tender meat will fall apart into fibers. Garnish with your favorite greenery and serve to your loved ones. Enjoy!

Stewed beef cheeks

Stewed beef cheeks will bring a lot of positive impressions. The cooking process is quite entertaining and interesting. Long cooking makes the cheeks as appetizing and juicy as possible. The treat will appeal to everyone who loves meat dishes. Stewed meat seems to melt in your mouth, leaving behind unforgettable emotions.

Cooking time – 4 hours 50 minutes

Cooking time - 30 min.

Portions – 4

Ingredients:

• Beef cheeks – 2-2.5 kg.
• Dry red wine – 1 bottle.
• Carrots – 300 gr.
• Tomato paste – 150 gr.
• Onions – 500 gr.
• Celery root – 500 gr.
• Garlic – 50-60 gr.
• Potatoes – 300 gr.
• Vegetable oil – 100-150 ml.
• Rosemary – 10 gr.
• Thyme – 10 gr.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• BBQ seasoning/smoked paprika – 15-20 gr.
• Greenery - for decoration.

Cooking process:

Step 1: Gather the required ingredients. Remove the peel from the onion. Remove the skin from the carrots using a housekeeper.

Step 2. Chop the peeled onions quite coarsely.

Step 3. Repeat the steps with the carrots, observing the cutting size.

Step 4: Remove the skin from the celery root. Chop into squares.

Step 5. Cut the head of garlic in half, removing only the top husk.

Step 6. Remove films from beef cheeks.

Step 7: Season the meat with salt and barbecue seasoning. Massage into the meat.

Step 8. Warm up thick-walled dishes. Heat the oil. Place the meat and brown over high heat, sealing the meat juices inside. Remove the meat.

Step 9. Add chopped vegetables and garlic here. Sauté until transparent.

Step 10. Season with tomato paste. Pour in the wine.

Step 11. Cook until the alcohol has completely evaporated and place rosy cheeks on top.

Step 12. Add salt and season with spices. Cook for about 4 hours, turning the meat occasionally.

Step 13. Remove the finished cheeks from the sauce. Strain the sauce.

Step 14: Peel the potatoes. I use housekeeper for convenience. Boil by adding salt to the water. Place the boiled potatoes in the sauce along with the meat and heat through.

Step 15. Fill a beautiful serving dish with the appetizing dish. Decorate with your favorite greenery and invite your favorite people. Enjoy!

Beef cheek pasta

Pasta with beef cheeks looks incredibly bright and festive.Such a treat will be appropriate in any situation - be it an important festive event or a dinner in a quiet friendly company. An elegant culinary masterpiece is guaranteed to please everyone who is lucky enough to taste it.

Cooking time - 15 minutes.

Cooking time - 10 min.

Portions – 2

Ingredients:

• Veal cheeks – 50 gr.
• Pasta – 150 gr.
• Chicken broth – 50 ml.
• Parsley - to taste.
• Greenery - for decoration.

For the sauce:

• Onions – 50 gr.
• Forest mushrooms – 200 gr.
• Champignons – 200 gr.
• Cream 33% – 1 l.

Cooking process:

Step 1: Prepare your ingredients. Rinse the beef cheeks and remove moisture with napkins. Chop into squares.

Step 2: Prepare mushrooms and onions. Peel and chop as desired. Grind the ingredients with an immersion blender. Place in a frying pan and simmer until soft. Pour in the cream and cook until thickened. Add the cheeks and simmer until the mixture boils again.

Step 3: Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the back of the package. Drain through a sieve.

Step 4. Add the pasta to the sauce and combine. Pour in chicken broth. Boil for a couple of minutes.

Step 5. Fill the serving bowl with aromatic paste. Decorate with greenery and invite you to a tasting of a magical dish. Enjoy!