Spicy braised beef cheeks, American barbecue style

Beef cheeks braised for a long time in a spicy broth, for tender meat and a hearty dish low in carbohydrates.

Ingredients

800g beef cheek or braising piece

400ml of beef broth without added sugar

1 tablespoon of smoked paprika

2 crushed garlic cloves

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 150C. Sear the beef cheeks in a hot casserole dish until browned.
2. Add the garlic, paprika broth and simmer covered in the oven for 1.5 to 2 hours until extremely tender.
3. Remove the shredded meat and reduce the juice if necessary.

Tips

• Slow cooking transforms the cheek into a flaky, flavor-rich texture.