Carrilleras al Vino Tinto

2h
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season beef cheeks with salt and pepper.
  2. 2Sear the beef cheeks in olive oil.
  3. 3Remove the beef cheeks from the pot.
  4. 4Sauté carrots and leeks.
  5. 5Add salt and concentrated tomato.
  6. 6Deglaze with cognac or brandy.
  7. 7Return beef cheeks to the pot.
  8. 8Add the red wine and then the broth until covering the beef cheeks.
  9. 9Add aromatic herbs and simmer covered for 2 hours or until the beef cheeks are tender.
  10. 10Remove the beef cheeks from the pot.
  11. 11Strain the sauce.
  12. 12Add Maizena to the sauce to adjust the consistency.
  13. 13Add chocolate to the sauce.
  14. 14Return the beef cheeks to the pot to heat with the sauce.
  15. 15Serve with mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

  • Beef Cheeks
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Olive Oil
  • Carrots
  • Leeks
  • Concentrated Tomato
  • Cognac
  • Brandy
  • Red Wine
  • Broth
  • Aromatic Herbs
  • Maizena
  • Chocolate
  • Mashed Potatoes

Equipment

Pot

Tips

  • Add Maizena to the sauce for a perfect texture.
  • Add a little chocolate to the sauce.