Directions for: Beef Ribeye & Braised Cheek
Ingredients
Beef Cheeks and Juslb(s) beef cheeks
1 small pinch salt
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 small carrot, cut into chunks
1 stalk celery, cut into chunks
onion, cut into chunks
cup red wine
1 Tbsp tomato paste
2 cups beef stock
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 sprigs thyme
3 black peppercorns
Ribeye1 lb(s) ribeye
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
salt and pepper, to taste
Glazed Heirloom Carrots2 bunches multi-colour baby heirloom carrots, trimmed and scrubbed
cup chicken stock
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 Tbsp butter
1 sprig thyme
Potato Pure2 large yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 Tbsp kosher salt
cup cream
sprig fresh thyme
1 small piece lemon zest
2 Tbsp butter
Chimichurriclove garlic, peeled and chopped fine
shallot, peeled and chopped fine
bunch fresh parsley, stems removed and chopped fine
1 small pinch dried oregano
2 Tbsp sherry vinegar
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish & Assembly2 radishes, sliced thinly on a mandolin
4 small sprigs chervil
Directions
Beef Cheeks and Jus1. (Recipe would be best done the day before serving) Preheat oven to 300F.
2. Season cheeks with salt (be careful to not over-season as the braising liquid is heavily reduced).
3. Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a heavy oven-safe pan or Dutch oven.
4. Place the cheeks in the pan and sear on all sides until golden brown.
5. Remove beef from pan, turn down the heat and add the carrots, onion and celery.
6. Cook the vegetables until golden.
7. Add the tomato paste and let the tomato paste caramelize slightly.
8. Deglaze the pan by adding the red wine and scrape any pieces of meat that are stuck to the pan and stir.
9. Add stock, garlic, thyme and peppercorns.
10. Cover and place the pan in the oven.
11. Cook until tender but not falling apart (approx. 4-5 hours).
12. Remove cheeks from the pot and let cool.
13. Reduce the braising liquid (this will become the sauce). Strain out the vegetables, thyme and garlic. Skim off any excess fat.
14. Reduce the liquid over medium heat until it is a sauce consistency and can coat the back of a spoon. Set aside.
15. Trim cheeks and slice into 4 pieces.
Ribeye1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. Trim most exterior fat from the ribeye and truss with twine.
3. Season and sear the ribeye: Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Rub the roast with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper. Sear the beef on all sides until golden brown.
4. Roast beef in oven until internal temperature reaches 120F. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing into 6-oz portions.
Glazed Heirloom Carrots1. In a medium saucepan combine the chicken stock, garlic clove, thyme and salt, bring to a boil.
2. Add carrots and cook until tender over medium heat.
3. Let the liquid reduce and turn into a thick glaze, continue basting carrots as the liquid reduces.
4. Keep warm.
Potato Pure1. Put the potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water and add salt. Bring to boil.
2. Turn down heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
3. Meanwhile, put cream in a small pot with thyme and lemon zest. Heat over low heat to infuse flavours.
4. After 20 minutes, remove and discard thyme and lemon zest from cream.
5. Once potatoes are tender, push through a ricer into a bowl.
6. Add butter and cream and mix, keep warm.
Chimichurri1. Mix all ingredients together.
2. Season to taste.
Garnish & Assembly1. Serve the 1 slice of beef cheek and 1 slice of beef ribeye per person, with potato pure and carrots.
2. Garnish with radish slices and chervil leaves.
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