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Why you've never cooked beef cheeks (and why that ends this week)

Published 15 days ago • 1 min read

​BEEF | PORK | POULTRY | SEAFOOD | LAMB | SHOP​

Incredibly Rich Braised Beef Cheek Ragù

This is the cut your butcher loves and your neighbors have never heard of. Low and slow, beef cheeks break down into a bite that's silky, deeply savory, and richer than any chuck roast you've made.

🍽️ WEEKNIGHT WINNERS

Sharp Tip:

Ask your butcher for the secondary cuts (cheeks, neck, oxtail, shank). These cuts are frequently cheaper, more flavorful when braised, and most people never think to ask for them. If your grocery store case doesn't have them, ask at the counter. Nine times out of ten, they're in the back.

⏳ WEEKEND PROJECT

GUINNESS BEEF STEW

A dark beer braise that fills the house and feeds a crowd. This is the weekend project you make when you want everyone at the table asking for the recipe — and the leftovers get better every day it sits.

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