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Three French-style beef cheek recipes.

Beef Cheek Stew with Carrots

Beef cheeks are collagen-rich and transform with gentle heat. Slow simmering delivers spoon-tender meat and a deep, glossy sauce.

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 3 h
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For 4 servings.

  • 1 kg beef cheeks (5 cm cubes)
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 30 g butter + 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion
  • 6 carrots
  • 150 ml dry white wine
  • 450 ml hot water + 1/2 beef stock cube
  • Bouquet garni
  • Orange zest
  • Salt, pepper

Method

Detailed steps.

  1. Prep meat, onion and carrots; dissolve stock cube in hot water.

  2. Sear beef cheeks in batches until deeply browned.

  3. Add onion; cook until golden.

  4. Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes.

  5. Deglaze with wine, then add stock; simmer.

  6. Add carrots, herbs and zest; cover and simmer 3 hours.

  7. Remove herbs, season, and serve.

Tips

Small details that matter.

• Often better the next day.

• Too thin: simmer uncovered 10–15 min. Too thick: add hot water.

• Finish with a knob of cold butter for shine.

FAQ

Common questions.

Why so tender?
Collagen melts slowly at low heat.

Make-ahead?
Yes — overnight rest improves it.