Beef Cheeks
Beef Cheeks
100% Grass Fed
Regenerative
Needle Free
- 100% grass-fed & finished (no grain)
- Regenerative
- Rotationally grazed on diverse pastures
- Chemical free
- 'Needle-free': NO vaccines, antibiotics, hormones or dewormers
- Maximal nutrition
- Description
- Ingredients
- Standards
- Best Uses
Beef cheeks are a hidden gem known for their exceptional tenderness when cooked low and slow. Sourced from the facial muscles of the cow which are very active muscles, this cut is packed with collagen, offering a balanced amino acid profile that contributes to its melt-in-your-mouth texture. When prepared properly, beef cheeks transform into a juicy, gelatinous, and flavorful dish.
Since beef cheeks are full of connective tissue, they require slow, gentle cooking to break down the collagen and release their full potential. The result is a deeply flavorful, tender cut that’s ideal for a variety of slow-cooked recipes.
By choosing our 100% Grass-Fed, needle-free beef cheeks, you’re embracing nose-to-tail eating, truly honoring the animal and making the most of every part—just like our ancestors did. Our cattle are rotationally grazed on nutrient-rich pastures and never given antibiotics, vaccines, hormones, or unnecessary chemicals—ensuring a clean, collagen-rich cut.
Whether you’re braising, simmering, or slow-roasting, beef cheeks bring a richness that can’t be beat!
Since beef cheeks are full of connective tissue, they require slow, gentle cooking to break down the collagen and release their full potential. The result is a deeply flavorful, tender cut that’s ideal for a variety of slow-cooked recipes.
By choosing our 100% Grass-Fed, needle-free beef cheeks, you’re embracing nose-to-tail eating, truly honoring the animal and making the most of every part—just like our ancestors did. Our cattle are rotationally grazed on nutrient-rich pastures and never given antibiotics, vaccines, hormones, or unnecessary chemicals—ensuring a clean, collagen-rich cut.
Whether you’re braising, simmering, or slow-roasting, beef cheeks bring a richness that can’t be beat!
Beef cheeks are a versatile and delicious cut that can be used in a variety of traditional recipes. Their rich flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture make them perfect for slow-cooked dishes that highlight the depth of beefy goodness!
Best Cooking Methods:
- Braising – Slow-cook beef cheeks in a flavorful liquid (like water + herbs, broth, wine, or a mix) at low temperatures for hours to break down the connective tissue and transform it into a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Slow Cooking – Use a slow cooker or crockpot to cook beef cheeks for several hours. This allows the collagen to break down into tender, juicy goodness, perfect for shredding.
- Pressure Cooking – Speed up the slow-cooking process with a pressure cooker or Instant Pot. This method helps break down the collagen in a fraction of the time while keeping the beef incredibly tender.
Traditional Recipes for Beef Cheeks:
- Beef Cheek Tacos – Braise or slow-cook beef cheeks with cumin, garlic, onion, and chili, then shred the meat and serve in soft tortillas with fresh toppings like salsa, avocado, and cilantro.
- Beef Cheek Stew – A classic comfort food. Braise beef cheeks with root vegetables, tomatoes, red wine, and herbs to make a rich, hearty stew perfect for a cozy meal.
- Beef Cheek Ragu – Slowly cook beef cheeks with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and wine. Once tender, shred the meat and serve over pasta for a flavorful, comforting ragu.
- Traditional Beef Cheek Pot Roast – Braise beef cheeks with vegetables, wine, and herbs in a Dutch oven. Cook low and slow for a tender, flavorful roast.
- Beef Cheek Burritos – Shred slow-cooked beef cheeks and wrap in a warm tortilla with beans, rice, cheese, and salsa for a satisfying meal.
- Beef Cheek Pibil – A traditional Mexican dish where beef cheeks are marinated with achiote paste and citrus juice, wrapped in banana leaves, and slow-cooked until tender and flavorful.
Best Cooking Methods:
- Braising – Slow-cook beef cheeks in a flavorful liquid (like water + herbs, broth, wine, or a mix) at low temperatures for hours to break down the connective tissue and transform it into a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Slow Cooking – Use a slow cooker or crockpot to cook beef cheeks for several hours. This allows the collagen to break down into tender, juicy goodness, perfect for shredding.
- Pressure Cooking – Speed up the slow-cooking process with a pressure cooker or Instant Pot. This method helps break down the collagen in a fraction of the time while keeping the beef incredibly tender.
Traditional Recipes for Beef Cheeks:
- Beef Cheek Tacos – Braise or slow-cook beef cheeks with cumin, garlic, onion, and chili, then shred the meat and serve in soft tortillas with fresh toppings like salsa, avocado, and cilantro.
- Beef Cheek Stew – A classic comfort food. Braise beef cheeks with root vegetables, tomatoes, red wine, and herbs to make a rich, hearty stew perfect for a cozy meal.
- Beef Cheek Ragu – Slowly cook beef cheeks with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and wine. Once tender, shred the meat and serve over pasta for a flavorful, comforting ragu.
- Traditional Beef Cheek Pot Roast – Braise beef cheeks with vegetables, wine, and herbs in a Dutch oven. Cook low and slow for a tender, flavorful roast.
- Beef Cheek Burritos – Shred slow-cooked beef cheeks and wrap in a warm tortilla with beans, rice, cheese, and salsa for a satisfying meal.
- Beef Cheek Pibil – A traditional Mexican dish where beef cheeks are marinated with achiote paste and citrus juice, wrapped in banana leaves, and slow-cooked until tender and flavorful.
