Carrilleras En Salsa De Vino (beef Cheeks In Red Wine Sauce)
Carrilleras en Salsa de Vino, or Beef Cheeks in Red Wine Sauce, is a traditional dish from Castilian-Leonese cuisine. This hearty and flavorful recipe is perfect for a special dinner or a cozy family meal.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef cheeks, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the beef cheeks with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Sear the beef cheeks until browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- Add the onion, carrots, and garlic to the pot, and cook until softened.
- Pour in the red wine and beef broth, and add the bay leaves.
- Return the beef cheeks to the pot, cover, and simmer for 3 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- Remove the beef cheeks from the pot and set aside.
- Simmer the sauce until it thickens, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Return the beef cheeks to the pot to warm through, then serve with the red wine sauce.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 3 hours
- Total time:
- 3 hours
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Dutch oven Cutting board Knife Tongs Measuring cups Measuring spoons
Tools
Stovetop Wooden spoon Ladle
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Carrilleras en Salsa de Vino pairs well with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Tips & tricks
Tip: For even more flavor, marinate the beef cheeks in the red wine for a few hours before cooking.
Cost
$25