Braised beef cheeks with chick peas
With time, these beef cheeks will result in a fall apart texture that is perfect on a cold winters’ night.
Ingredients
Simple ingredients, wonderful result.
Step-by-step method
Make it your own, one easy step at a time.
- 01
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 170ºC. Place a large casserole over a moderately high heat. Brown the beef cheeks in the oil for 3 minutes on each side or until well coloured all over. Transfer the cheeks to a plate.
- 02
Step 2
Add the onion and carrot to the casserole and cook for a minute or until lightly coloured. Place the cheeks back in the casserole with the bay leaves, sherry and stock and bring to the boil.
- 03
Step 3
Cover and cook in the oven for 2 -2 ½ hours or until very tender. Remove, add the chick peas and place over a moderately high heat. Cook for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper and serve with a flat-leaf parsley salad.
