beef cheeks
Cow face meat
Beef cheeks are cuts of meat from the facial muscles of cattle.
Because cows chew constantly, these muscles are tough and densely textured, requiring long, slow cooking—braising or stewing—to break down the connective tissue.
When prepared properly, beef cheeks become remarkably tender and rich: The beef cheeks had been braised for hours in red wine.
- braisedBrowned and simmered slowly
- slow-cookedPrepared with prolonged heat
- low and slowCooking with patience
- tenderSoft or sore
- collagenStructural body protein
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- braised meatsbrisket, pot roast, chuck roast, lamb shank, lamb shanks
- pet treatsdog treats, biscuits, chews, jerky, bones
- slow cookingslow cooker, braise, braising, simmer, simmering
- braised dishesbraised pork, pot roast, braised lamb, osso buco, braised short ribs
beef cheeksfilet mignon
Boneless cut from loin
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beef cheeksbeef carpaccio
Raw meat, sliced thin
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