It is a rich and flavorful dish where the meat, incredibly tender due to the slow cooking process, absorbs the aromatic notes of the beer. It is served with a dense and fragrant cooking sauce, enhanced by herbs and spices. Ideal for those looking for a rustic and comforting main course, perfect for cold winter days
Roughly chop the leek and carrots, then set them aside
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Trim any excess fat from the beef cheeks and cut them in half to obtain four pieces of similar size
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Place a large pan over the heat with plenty of olive oil, bring to temperature, and add the leek and carrots prepared earlier
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As soon as the leek is golden, add the meat to the pan and sear on each side over high heat
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When the meat is lightly browned with no red visible, add the beer and salt
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Cook on high heat until it reaches a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes to evaporate the alcohol in the beer
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Once you no longer smell alcohol, continue cooking, still on very low heat, with a lid for two hours
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After two hours, stir and turn the cheeks, add a sprig of rosemary and the juniper berries, and continue cooking for another two hours
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Once cooking is complete, turn off the heat and leave the meat warm in the pot
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Prepare the accompanying sauce by placing the butter in a small saucepan, melt it, then add the flour and whisk until it forms a creamy consistency
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Add the strained cooking sauce from the meat to the butter and flour mixture and cook on low heat, stirring continuously, until it becomes a thick and homogeneous sauce
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For the mushroom side dish, simply cut them in half and sear them in a pan for a few minutes over high heat with a little oil, some salt, and a bit of pepper
Cost
Beef cheek is undoubtedly one of the most affordable cuts, and the other ingredients have a minimal cost. Each serving costs just a few euros
Health
There are unfortunately quite a lot of calories, as beef cheek is a fatty cut. While slow cooking melts most of it, the fat still ends up in the accompanying sauce. Limit portion sizes if you are on a diet
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