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Braised ox cheek

  • 500 Minutes
  • Medium
  • Beef

A proper hearty winter warmer, for those chilly nights when all you want is a good homemade meal. This meal warms you from the inside out and is a firm family favourite.

Cooking Method

  1. Dice parsnips, carrot and onions and set to one side for later
  2. Seasoned the ox with salt and pepper, then seared in a hot pan with oil until coloured on all sides
  3. Remove the ox cheek from the pan then add the vegetable mix to the same pan and fry them off until golden.
  4. Into a slow cooker add your vegetable mix and the ox cheek
  5. The add in beef stock until covered, slow cook on high for 7 hours approx.
  6. Once cooked remove the ox cheek and use remain stock to create a delicious gravy
  7. At this stage your ox cheek will fall apart, add this to your gravy mix to complete the dish

The Ingredients

  • Ox cheeks
  • Beef stock
  • Garlic
  • Mushrooms
  • Parsnips
  • Carrots
  • Onions
  • Salt
  • Pepper

What To Serve With Braised ox cheek

This meal pairs beautifully with a creamy mashed potato that absorbs all the rich, slow-cooked sauce from the ox cheek. Serve it alongside buttered greens of your choice—such as tender green beans, sautéed spinach, or seasonal cabbage—to add freshness and balance to the dish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. You can braise the ox cheeks in a heavy ovenproof pot or casserole dish. After searing the meat and vegetables, add the stock, cover with a lid, and cook in the oven at around 150°C (300°F) for 3–4 hours, or until the cheeks are tender and falling apart.

Absolutely. Braised ox cheek tastes even better the next day as the flavours deepen. Simply cool the dish, refrigerate it overnight, and gently reheat on the stove. It also freezes well, making it a great batch-cook option for busy weeks.

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