Braised Beef Cheeks with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

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1. 1

   Paso 1. Sear the beef cheeks

   Season the cheeks with salt and pepper and sear them in olive oil until browned, then set aside.

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2. 2

   Paso 2. Sauté the vegetables

   1 min

   Sauté the chopped onion, carrots and leek in the same pot, stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.

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3. 3

   Paso 3. Deglaze and add stock

   Add the red wine and reduce slightly, pour in the beef stock, add rosemary and bay leaves, then return the beef.

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4. 4

   Paso 4. Braise the beef

   3 h 30 min

   Cover and braise at 150°C for 3–4 hours, until tender.

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5. 5

   Paso 5. Mash the potatoes

   Boil the potatoes, mash them, then mix in 100 g butter and the warm milk, and season.

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6. 6

   Paso 6. Reduce the sauce

   Remove the beef, strain the cooking liquid and reduce until glossy, then take off the heat and whisk in 30 g cold butter.

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7. 7

   Paso 7. Serve over mash

   Coat the cheeks in the sauce, serve over the mash with extra sauce and sliced spring onions.

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