Beef Cheeks Braised In Red Wine With Orange Zest (Joues De Boeuf Aux Agrumes)

Serves: 4

Ashlynn O'Reilly

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

52

Spice

49

Sweetness

28

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

Directions:

1

Preheat oven to 350°F

2

With rack in middle

3

If using chuck, cut across grain into 4 pieces

4

Pat beef dry and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper

5

Heat oil in a 4- to 6-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers

6

Brown beef on all sides, 6 to 10 minutes total

7

Transfer to a plate with tongs

8

Add onions, carrots, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, 8 to 10 minutes

9

Add wine and zest and bring to a boil

10

Add beef and return to a boil

11

Cover pot and braise in oven until meat is very tender, 2 to 4 hours (beef cheeks take longer than chuck)

12

Season with salt and pepper

13

Serve beef with carrots and sauce

14

Preheat oven to 350°F

15

With rack in middle

16

If using chuck, cut across grain into 4 pieces

17

Pat beef dry and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper

18

Heat oil in a 4- to 6-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers

19

Brown beef on all sides, 6 to 10 minutes total

20

Transfer to a plate with tongs

21

Add onions, carrots, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, 8 to 10 minutes

22

Add wine and zest and bring to a boil

23

Add beef and return to a boil

24

Cover pot and braise in oven until meat is very tender, 2 to 4 hours (beef cheeks take longer than chuck)

25

Season with salt and pepper

26

Serve beef with carrots and sauce