Beef Cheek | New Zealand | 1kg 🥩

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Beef Cheek | New Zealand | 1kg 🥩

Description: Beef cheek is a flavorful, tender cut of meat from the cheek muscles of the cow. Due to its high collagen content, it becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender when slow-cooked, making it perfect for braising, stews, and other slow-cooking methods. Beef cheek has a rich, beefy flavor and is a popular choice for comfort foods.

Recipe Ideas:

1. Slow-Braised Beef Cheeks in Red Wine 🍷🥩

   • Ingredients: Beef cheeks, red wine, onions, carrots, garlic, thyme, beef broth.
   • Instructions: Sear the beef cheeks, then braise them in red wine, beef broth, and aromatics like onions, garlic, carrots, and thyme. Cook slowly for several hours until tender. Serve with mashed potatoes or polenta for a rich, comforting meal.

2. Beef Cheek Tacos 🌮🥩

   • Ingredients: Beef cheeks, cumin, garlic, chili powder, tortillas, salsa, avocado.
   • Instructions: Slow-cook the beef cheeks with cumin, garlic, chili powder, and a bit of broth. Shred the cooked meat and serve in warm tortillas with salsa, avocado, and fresh cilantro for a delicious taco filling.

3. Beef Cheek Stew 🍲🥩

   • Ingredients: Beef cheeks, potatoes, carrots, onions, beef broth, bay leaves.
   • Instructions: Sear the beef cheeks and slow-cook them with beef broth, potatoes, carrots, and onions until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked through. Add bay leaves for extra flavor and serve with crusty bread.

4. Beef Cheek Ragu 🍝🥩

   • Ingredients: Beef cheeks, tomatoes, garlic, onion, red wine, pasta.
   • Instructions: Slow-cook beef cheeks in tomatoes, red wine, garlic, and onions until tender. Shred the beef and mix it into the sauce, then serve over pappardelle or your favorite pasta for a hearty ragu.

5. Beef Cheek Pies 🥧🥩

   • Ingredients: Beef cheeks, puff pastry, carrots, peas, beef broth, thyme.
   • Instructions: Slow-cook the beef cheeks until tender, then shred and mix with peas, carrots, and a rich gravy. Fill individual pie molds with the mixture and top with puff pastry. Bake until golden brown for a comforting savory pie.

These recipes highlight the rich, tender nature of beef cheeks, perfect for slow-cooked dishes that enhance their deep flavor. Enjoy! 🍽️