beef cheeks recipes, anyone???

[miss djax]

so i was at my favorite mexican grocery chain, and noticed they had beef cheeks. i'd never made them so i whipped out a quick braise and had friends over...

it was pretty good. i KNOW there's a better way tho.

any good beef cheek ideas? beyond the normal mirepoix, stock, and red wine treatment??

[Anne]

never cooked them.

are they tough or tender?

[miss djax]

they were really tender, and had an interesting texture and taste. i'd love to try them again!! did i mention they were cheap? the whole piece i roasted for 4 of us came in at around 2 bucks. total!! woooot!

[Berthold]

Follow the pics (http://www.chefkoch.de/user-fotos.php?id=25148) :wave:

[miss djax]

looks good, berthold!!!

i'm DEf making these :)

[Matty]

I've heard braised + shredded beef cheeks reffed as a great homemade ravioli filling by both Anthony Bourdain and Mario Batali, if that helps. They know a bit about grub between them i reckon :)

Never used them myself though.

[miss djax]

I've heard braised + shredded beef cheeks reffed as a great homemade ravioli filling by both Anthony Bourdain and Mario Batali, if that helps. They know a bit about grub between them i reckon :)

Never used them myself though.

wow!!!! that sounds fabulous!!

i'm off to google for a recipe :D thanks for the tip!!