Beef cheeks are as the name suggests, the cheek muscle of a cow. Beef cheeeks are an incredibly tough cut of meat that needs to be slow-cooked to make them tender and stringy texture, like pulled pork.
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Tender, meltingly good beef cheeks cooked in red wine are perfect for a rainy weekend in.
Polenta tends to thicken on standing, so serve immediately after cooking.