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Beef Cheeks in Ras El Hanout Tomato Sauce

Serves 6
  • Steps
  • Ingredients

Steps

  • For the Ras El Hanout Spice Mix, combine spices in a bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • For the Beef Cheeks, place beef, half of the Ras El Hanout Spice Mix and olive oil and season with extra salt and pepper.
  • Heat a heavy based pan until hot. Sear beef cheeks well on all sides. Transfer to a deep baking dish.
  • Add remaining olive oil, onions, garlic, ginger, cinnamon and cardamom into the saucepan and sauté until mixture is caramelised, about 10 minutes. Add passata and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add stocks and bring to a rolling boil. Add apple cider vinegar, salt and additional spice mix, to taste. Pour sauce over the beef cheeks, ensuring they are completely submerged. Scatter with dried fruits.
  • Cover the surface of the mixture with a sheet of baking paper. Cover dish with 3-4 layers of foil and seal tightly. Cook at 200C for 30 minutes then reduce oven temperature to 120C and cook for a further 3 hours, until beef cheeks are very tender and falling apart.
  • To serve, place beef cheeks onto a serving plate. Serve with Greek yoghurt, a sprinkle of smoked salt and top with fresh parsley.

Notes: 

*Remaining Ras El Hanout Spice Mix can be stored in an airtight container for another use

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