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joue de boeuf au cidre

joue de boeuf au cidre

This comforting dish is perfect for family or friend gatherings. The tender meat slow-cooked in cider broth creates a delicious and generous recipe.
Temps de préparation 30 minutes
Temps de cuisson 3 hours
Slow Cooking Time 3 hours
Durée totale 3 hours 30 minutes
Cuisine French
Calories 480 kcal

Équipement

  • Dutch Oven

Ingrédients
  

  • 1 kg Beef Cheeks preferably butcher quality
  • 2 pieces Onions sliced
  • 2 pieces Carrots sliced
  • 2 sticks Celery Sticks cut into pieces
  • 1 liter Cider preferably dry
  • 2 pieces Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 bundle Herb Bouquet thyme, bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons Flour for thickening the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for cooking
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Peel and slice the onions, carrots, and celery. Set aside.
  • In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Brown the beef cheeks on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pot, sauté the onions, carrots, and celery for a few minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Pour in the cider to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  • Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to combine. Add the herb bouquet, salt, and pepper. Return the beef cheeks to the pot.
  • Cover and simmer on low heat for 2 to 3 hours until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.

Notes

You can customize this dish by adding root vegetables like parsnips or turnips. For a touch of sweetness, try adding a spoonful of honey at the end of cooking.