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.

Gluten-Free
schedule Prep (min)
20 min
whatshot Cook (min)
2 h
timer Total (min)
2 h 20 min
account_circle Servings
4
580 kcal
Par portion
42.0 g
Lipides
36.0 g
Protéines
6.0 g
Glucides nets
Ingredients
800g beef cheek or braising piece 800g beef cheek or braising piece
400ml of beef broth without added sugar 400ml of beef broth without added sugar
1 tablespoon of smoked paprika 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika
2 crushed garlic cloves 2 crushed garlic cloves
Salt and freshly ground pepper 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.
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Beef cheeks braised for a long time in a spicy broth, for tender meat and a hearty dish low in carbohydrates.

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Chef Ethan Carter

United States

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