Thermomix Slow Cooked Beef Cheeks Recipe
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Melt-in-your-mouth beef cheeks braised low and slow in the Thermomix with red wine, aromatics, and herbs. The Varoma function maintains perfect temperature for fork-tender results.
By Sarah Mitchell • June 19, 2026
Melt-in-your-mouth beef cheeks braised low and slow in the Thermomix with red wine, aromatics, and herbs. The Varoma function maintains perfect temperature for fork-tender results.
Ingredients
- 4 beef cheeks (about 1.2kg), trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, roughly chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 300 ml red wine
- 400 ml beef stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 sprigs thyme
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Season beef cheeks generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Add onion, carrots, and garlic to Thermomix. Chop 5 sec/Speed 5.
- 3
Add olive oil. Sauté 5 min/120°C/Speed 1.
- 4
Add tomato paste. Cook 2 min/120°C/Speed 1.
- 5
Add red wine. Cook 10 min/100°C/Speed 1 to reduce.
- 6
Add beef stock, bay leaves, and thyme. Place beef cheeks in Varoma dish.
- 7
Set Varoma into position. Cook 2.5 hours/Varoma/Speed 1.
- 8
Remove cheeks. Blend sauce 30 sec/Speed 8. Season to taste.
- 9
Serve beef cheeks with the rich sauce over mashed potatoes.
Chef’s Notes
Prep Tip: Measure and prepare all ingredients before you start cooking (mise en place). This keeps you organized and prevents mistakes.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently over medium heat to preserve texture and flavor.
Scaling: This recipe yields 4 servings. To scale up, multiply all ingredients proportionally and adjust cooking time as needed.
Equipment: This recipe works best with a Thermomix.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do beef cheeks take in the Thermomix?
About 2.5 hours in the Varoma. The steam temperature breaks down collagen for melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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