Ingredients
For 4 servings.
- 1 kg beef cheeks
- 150 g smoked bacon lardons
- 2 onions
- 30 g butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 750 ml dark/amber beer
- 250 ml water
- Bouquet garni
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Salt, pepper
Method
Detailed steps.
Prep onions; pat meat dry; heat oven to 180°C.
Brown lardons then beef in butter.
Add onions; cook until soft and lightly caramelized.
Stir in flour 1–2 min.
Add beer + water + herbs + sugar; simmer.
Cover and bake 2 h 30–3 h; reduce uncovered if needed.
Season and serve with potatoes or fries.