WHY YOU WILL LOVE THESE BEEF CHEEKS
Braised beef cheeks are so easy to make it’s difficult not to love them. They take a while to bake, but the delicious aromas that waft through your home will be well worth the wait. The beef cheeks are bursting with Asian flavors and will melt in your mouth. The dish includes a creamy carrot and ginger puree, a punchy name his dressing, and a simple crispy will garnish. This easy dish will impress any dinner guests and is also very simple to prepare.
HOW TO MAKE SLOW-COOKED BEEF CHEEKS
Although there are many ingredients involved in this dish, I recommend using a majority of the pantry staples if you’re a seasoned cook. Don’t worry if this is your first time trying these ingredients. Your local supermarket has them all, and they have a shelf life that will allow you to make this dish again.
ASIAN BEEF CHEEKS
You’ve probably guessed that we use many Asian ingredients to slow-cook these beef cheeks. All of these ingredients were found at my local grocery, so you don’t have to search far to find them.
Once the meat has been seared, remember that color is what makes the dish unique. All you have to do is measure and weigh the ingredients. Then put them in an oven-proof dish. It’s that easy to make slow-cooked beef cheeks!!
CARROT PUREE
Making a puree is easy. Chop your veggies into even-sized pieces. To allow the ginger flavors to shine through in cooking, I prefer mine to be approximately an inch thick. To the pot, add a knob of ginger and the stock. Stir until the vegetables are tender. Once the carrots are tender, add the braising liquid and ginger to a blender. Add a knob of butter to the blender and blend until smooth.
For a silky texture, run the puree through a sieve!
NAM JIM DRESSING
Again, it’s not difficult to find the ingredients. It is easy to just blend everything in a blender. Take your coriander, chili, lime, fish sauce oil, garlic, spring onions, sugar, and oil. Let the blender/food processor do the rest.
Can I make these Beef Cheeks in Advance? Yes, you can. Slow-cooked foods often retain more flavor when they cool. If you plan on reheating, I advise you not to reduce the sauce too much. It is easy to cook beef cheeks. Put them in an oven at 150C. Add a little water to the saucepan and let them slowly heat up.
What alternative cuts of beef can I use? Any food that is meant to be slow-cooked will work. Ossobucco and chuck beef, short ribs, or even some lamb shanks are all good options.
Can these Braised Beef Cheeks Freeze, OK? 100% – That’s what I love about bee cheeks. It’s easy to make a gourmet meal mid-week. Allow to cool in the fridge overnight or the morning before. Follow my instructions for reheating. Although the puree can be frozen, I recommend that you make the nam jim as fresh as possible!
