Pulled beef cheek soft tacos

makes 12
Babiche Martens
Angela Casley
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Angela Casley

Food writer for Viva

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A succulent, slow-cooked beef cheek is one of my winter favourites. Here, I have shredded it and added fresh tasty Asian flavours, before rolling in a soft tortilla. It’s such an easy dinner — everyone can make their own. Try using shredded beef cheek in sliders, burritos, or make it into chilli con carne or even cottage pie.

Ingredients

1 TbspOil
2 clovesGarlic, crushed
1 tspCumin
1 tspCoriander
1 pinchSalt and freshly ground black pepper
1Onion, sliced
2Beef cheeks (Main)
1 cupWater
1 cupRed wine
12 smallTortilla wraps
1Avocado, chopped roughly
1 TbspRed chilli, chopped
2 cupsAsian slaw
2Limes, in wedges or cheeks
4 servingsGreek yoghurt
1 small handfulMint leaves, to serve

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 150C.
  2. Mix the oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub this over the beef cheeks.
  3. Heat a frying pan to a high heat and brown the cheeks on both sides. Place in a casserole dish. Pour over the water and wine. Cover and place in the oven for four hours. The meat will be tender and ready to pull.
  4. To serve, warm the tortilla wraps. Top with pulled beef, avocado, slaw, chopped chilli, a squeeze of lime and a dollop of yoghurt.

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