BRAISED BEEF CHEEKS WITH CELERY ROOT AND POLENTA

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Categories     Beef     Vegetable     Corn

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ tsp salt
½ cup yellow cornmeal
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 well-trimmed beef cheeks (about 2 lbs)
2 medium carrots, peeled, cut into ½-inch rounds
1 medium onion, cut into ½-inch pieces
1 medium celery root (celeriac), peeled, cut into ½-inch cubes
1 celery stalk, cut into ½-inch pieces
2 cups dry red wine
1 cup Classic Tomato Sauce (see recipe)
1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Brush 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish with olive oil. Bring 2½ cups water to boil in medium saucepan. Add ½ tsp salt. Gradually whisk in cornmeal. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to medium. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes. Pour cornmeal mixture into prepared dish; spread evenly with spatula. Cool. Cover polenta with plastic wrap; chill until cold, at least 2 hours. Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat ¼ cup oil in heavy large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Add to pot; cook until brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer beef to plate. Add carrots and next 3 ingredients to pot. Sauté until light golden, about 6 minutes. Add wine, tomato sauce, and rosemary. Bring to boil. Return beef to pot, stirring to coat. Cover; transfer to oven. Cook until meat is very tender when pierced with fork, about 2 hours. Transfer beef to large shallow bowl; tent with foil. Cut polenta into 1-inch cubes. Add polenta to vegetables and stir over medium heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Spoon sauce, vegetables, and polenta over beef.

Mary Precious
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This is a great recipe for a hearty and comforting meal. The beef cheeks were melt-in-your-mouth tender and the celery root and polenta added a nice touch of sweetness.


NGP Kruxus
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I tried this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The beef cheeks were cooked to perfection and the celery root and polenta were a great addition.


caleb omwaka
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The beef cheeks were so tender and flavorful, and the celery root and polenta were a delicious accompaniment.


Savannah Rankin
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The beef cheeks are always fall-apart tender and the celery root and polenta are a great combination.


Pushpa Sah
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This recipe is a winner! The beef cheeks were incredibly tender and flavorful, and the celery root and polenta were the perfect sides.


Archie Claytor
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The beef cheeks were so tender and flavorful, and the celery root and polenta were a great addition.


Lion Studio
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The beef cheeks were cooked to perfection and the celery root and polenta were a delicious accompaniment.


Deban yadav Yadav
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The beef cheeks were so tender and flavorful, and the celery root and polenta were delicious.


Ilham Ilhamkhan
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This is a great recipe for a hearty and comforting meal. The beef cheeks were melt-in-your-mouth tender and the celery root and polenta added a nice touch of sweetness.


Moon Moon
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I tried this recipe for a special occasion dinner and it was a huge hit. The beef cheeks were so tender and juicy, and the celery root and polenta were the perfect accompaniments.


Shahbaz Ali Shahzada
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This braised beef cheeks dish was an absolute delight! The beef cheeks were fall-apart tender and incredibly flavorful, and the celery root and polenta provided a perfect balance of earthy and creamy textures.