Beef Cheeks Recipe Pressure Cooker

May 28, 2023 Post a Comment

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Description

Beef cheeks are an excellent cut of meat that is slowly gaining popularity in the United States. It is an incredibly flavorful and tender cut of meat, and is perfect for slow cooking in a pressure cooker. This recipe is a great way to introduce beef cheeks to your dinner table, and is sure to impress your guests. This recipe is full of flavor and can be easily adapted to your taste. The beef cheeks are cooked in a flavorful broth and served with a side of mashed potatoes or rice.

Ingredients

2 pounds beef cheeks, trimmed
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Heat a pressure cooker over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
2. Once the oil is hot, add the beef cheeks and brown on each side for about 5 minutes. Once the beef cheeks are browned, remove them from the pressure cooker and set aside.
3. Add the onion and garlic to the pressure cooker and cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the thyme, smoked paprika, beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce to the pressure cooker. Stir until combined.
5. Return the beef cheeks to the pressure cooker and stir to combine.
6. Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook on high pressure for 45 minutes.
7. Once the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes before opening the lid.
8. Once the pressure has been released, open the lid and check the beef cheeks to make sure they are tender. If not, close the lid and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
9. Serve the beef cheeks with mashed potatoes or rice and enjoy!

Equipment

Pressure Cooker
Wooden Spoon
Knife
Cutting Board

Notes

Be sure to trim the beef cheeks before cooking. This will help remove any excess fat that can make the dish greasy.
You can also add other vegetables to the pressure cooker such as carrots, mushrooms, or celery.
Be sure to check the beef cheeks to make sure they are tender before serving. If not, close the lid and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.