Peposo

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the beef cheek into smaller pieces.
  2. 2Season the beef with some salt.
  3. 3Sear the beef cheeks on all sides.
  4. 4Put the meat into a separate container.
  5. 5Add olive oil to the pan.
  6. 6Crush some garlic.
  7. 7Deglaze with the Chianti wine.
  8. 8Add tomato paste.
  9. 9Add a generous amount of bay leaf.
  10. 10Add a generous amount of black peppercorn.
  11. 11Add the liquid into the pan with the meat.
  12. 12Add a little bit more black pepper.
  13. 13Close it with alluminum foil and make a few holes to get some air out.
  14. 14Put it in the oven at 275F for 4 to 6 hours.
  15. 15Transfer all the juices into a pan.
  16. 16Reduce the liquid until it turns nice and thick.
  17. 17Pour the sauce on top of the meat.

Ingredients

  • 2 beef cheeks
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • garlic cloves
  • Chianti
  • tomato paste
  • bay leaf
  • black peppercorn
  • black pepper