Braised Beef Cheeks with Pear and Bitter Chocolate Sauce

Slow cooked beef cheeks paired with a savory bitter chocolate sauce, butter-fried pears, and a silky white bean purée.

Estimated Nutrition
Calories
780.1
kcal / serving
3120.4 kcal total
Carbs
41.3g
per serving
165.2 g total
Fat
52.6g
per serving
210.5 g total
Protein
35.7g
per serving
142.8 g total
Cook Time
240
minutes
Serves
4
people
Dietary
Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
60
g
Chocolate
70% cocoa solids broken into squares
Dairy
10
g
Butter
small knob for pureé
200
ml
Double Cream
heated to a boil
50
g
Fruits
2
piece
Pear
peeled, cored, and cubed
1
piece
Orange
juice and zest
LegumesPulses
85
g
Liquids
Meat
2
piece
Beef Cheek
trimmed and cut into 4 equal-sized pieces
NutsSeeds
2
piece
1
sprig
1
tsp
Sea Salt
for pureé seasoning
1
tsp
Sea Salt
to season beef
1
piece
Garlic
clove sliced
1
tbsp
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Oil
for frying
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
sliced
16
piece

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