🥩 Slow Cooker Beef Cheek (5 Ingredients)
🛒 Ingredients
800 g – 1 kg beef cheek meat, trimmed
1 large onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup beef broth (or water + bouillon cube)
2 tbsp soy sauce (adds deep flavor on a budget)
Optional (but great if you have them):
1 tsp paprika or black pepper
1 tbsp tomato paste
👩🍳 Instructions
Prep the base
Place sliced onions and garlic at the bottom of your slow cooker.
Add the beef cheeks
Lay the beef cheek meat on top of the onions.
Pour liquids
Add beef broth and soy sauce over everything.
Cook low & slow
LOW: 7–8 hours
HIGH: 4–5 hours
The meat should become fork-tender and melt apart easily.
Finish (optional but recommended)
Remove meat, shred lightly
Let sauce simmer uncovered 10–15 minutes to thicken
Return meat to soak up flavor
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Over mashed potatoes or rice
Stuffed in sandwiches or flatbread
With simple vegetables on the side
💡 Tips
Beef cheek is naturally tough, so don’t rush the cooking time
If you want richer flavor, sear the meat first (not required)
Leftovers taste even better the next day
