- 2 –3 pounds beef cheek meat
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 medium carrots sliced
- 2 celery stalks sliced
- 2 cups beef stock or broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
(Optional) Bay leaves, thyme, smoked paprika, chili powder, or chipotles
For best results, trim any excess silverskin. This helps the meat braise more evenly and become meltingly tender.