Vanilla Braised Beef Cheeks
By Heilala Vanilla - www.heilalavanilla.co.nz
This might sound strange but it tastes amazing, and is even better the day after it is made!
Serves at least 4
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Ingredients
1kg Beef Cheeks
2 Tbsp Flour
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Large Onion & 1 Carrot chopped
2 Garlic cloves crushed
1 C Red wine
2C Quality Beef Stock
1 Heilala Vanilla pod split lengthways seeds scraped or
1 tsp Heilala Vanilla Paste
1/4C Brown Sugar firmly packed
2 Sprigs fresh time or 1 Tbsp dried
2 Bay Leaves
Method
Heat oven to 160 degrees C. Portion the beef cheeks into required size, heat oil in a flameproof casserole, cook beef in batches over medium heat for 2 minutes each side or until sealed. To empty pan add onion carrot and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add wine, stock, vanilla pod sugar and herbs, bring to the boil.
Return beef to the pan place a circle of baking paper on the surface and cover with a lid and cook for at least 2 -2.5 hours.
Remove beef and reduce sauce over a high heat for 2-3 minutes until reduced slightly. Season then return beef to pan for serving. Serve with mashed potatoes and your favourite vegetables.