Braised Beef Cheeks Recipe

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Braised Beef Cheeks
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  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in an ovenproof 6-quart wide heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. While oil is heating, pat beef cheeks dry and season with salt and pepper. Brown beef, without crowding, on all sides, about 20 minutes total, and transfer with tongs to a bowl. Pour off fat from pot, then add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and cook onion, carrot, and celery over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  3. Stir cocoa powder into vegetable mixture, then add wine and scrape up any brown bits. Increase heat to high and boil until liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
  4. Return cheeks (with any juices) to pot and add tomatoes with juice, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then braise, covered, in middle of oven until very tender, about 3 hours.
  5. Cooks' note: • Beef cheeks improve in flavor if made up to 2 days ahead. Cool, uncovered, then chill, surface covered with parchment paper or wax paper and pot covered with lid. Remove any solidified fat before reheating.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 289.47 Kcal (1212 kJ)
Calories from fat 146.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.27g 25%
Cholesterol 5.95mg 2%
Sodium 904.31mg 38%
Potassium 340.96mg 7%
Total Carbs 10.25g 3%
Sugars 3.49g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.95g 8%
Protein 3.73g 7%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 11%
Vitamin A 1mg 33%
Iron 36.1mg 201%
Calcium 35.8mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 134.98 Kcal (565 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.59g 25%
Cholesterol 2.78mg 2%
Sodium 421.69mg 38%
Potassium 158.99mg 7%
Total Carbs 4.78g 3%
Sugars 1.63g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.91g 8%
Protein 1.74g 7%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 33%
Iron 16.8mg 201%
Calcium 16.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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