Beef / Pork

beef cheeks braised in red wine with orange zest (joues de boeuf aux agrumes) takes several minutes to prepare.

beef cheeks braised in red wine with orange zest (joues de boeuf aux agrumes) takes several minutes to cook.

beef cheeks braised in red wine with orange zest (joues de boeuf aux agrumes) makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for beef cheeks braised in red wine with orange zest (joues de boeuf aux agrumes) are:

2 pounds beef cheeks or boneless beef chuck roast
2 tablespoons grapeseed or vegetable oil
1 pound onions, coarsely chopped
1 pound baby carrots, peeled
1 (750-ml) bottle dry red wine
6 to 8 (3- by 1-inch) strips of orange zest

Here is how you make beef cheeks braised in red wine with orange zest (joues de boeuf aux agrumes):

Preheat oven to 350°F. with rack in middle.If using chuck, cut across grain into 4 pieces.Pat beef dry and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in a 4- to 6-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Brown beef on all sides, 6 to 10 minutes total. Transfer to a plate with tongs.Add onions, carrots, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add wine and zest and bring to a boil. Add beef and return to a boil. Cover pot and braise in oven until meat is very tender, 2 to 4 hours (beef cheeks take longer than chuck). Season with salt and pepper. Serve beef with carrots and sauce. Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user METTLEMETAL.

The nutritional information for beef cheeks braised in red wine with orange zest (joues de boeuf aux agrumes) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 639.6

• Total Fat: 22.6 g
• Cholesterol: 97.1 mg
• Sodium: 151.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 32.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 9.0 g
• Protein: 49.5 g