Delight Your Taste Buds with a Traditional Recipe: Carrilleras en Salsa a la Antigua with Thermomix
Description:
If you are looking to wow your taste buds with a traditional and flavorful dish, look no further than Carrilleras en Salsa a la Antigua. This Spanish recipe is known for its tender beef cheeks cooked in a rich and savory sauce. With the help of Thermomix, you can easily recreate this delicious dish in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Ingredients:
- 1 kg beef cheeks
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Preparation:
Step 1: Preparing the Beef Cheeks
In a large bowl, season the beef cheeks with salt and black pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef cheeks on all sides until browned. Transfer the beef cheeks to the Thermomix bowl.
Temperature: Varoma, Time: 10 minutes
Step 2: Making the Sauce
Place the chopped onions, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and celery stalks into the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened. Transfer the cooked vegetables to the Thermomix bowl with the beef cheeks.
Add the bay leaves, smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried thyme, red wine, beef broth, tomato paste, and brown sugar to the Thermomix bowl.
Temperature: Varoma, Time: 15 minutes
Step 3: Cooking the Beef Cheeks
Lock the Thermomix lid and select the «Slow Cook» function. Set the temperature to 90°C and the time to 2 hours. Allow the beef cheeks to cook until they are tender and easily fall apart.
Temperature: 90°C, Time: 2 hours
Step 4: Thickening the Sauce
Remove the beef cheeks from the Thermomix bowl and set aside. Increase the temperature to Varoma and cook the sauce for an additional 10 minutes to thicken.
Temperature: Varoma, Time: 10 minutes
Step 5: Serving
Once the sauce has thickened, return the beef cheeks to the Thermomix bowl. Gently stir to coat the beef cheeks with the sauce. Serve the Carrilleras en Salsa a la Antigua hot with your choice of side dish, such as mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
Now, you can delight your taste buds with this traditional Spanish recipe. The tender beef cheeks and rich sauce make Carrilleras en Salsa a la Antigua a truly satisfying dish. Enjoy!