Smashed Beef cheeks & Bacon Burger

When life gives you Tuesdays… treat yourself to slow-braised beef cheeks, sweet maple-glazed bacon, and melty provolone bliss.

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🛒 INGREDIENTS (Serves 2):

• 2 beef cheeks

• 1 carrot, roughly chopped

• 2 onions, roughly chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, smashed

• Olive oil for searing

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp powder stock (or 3 veggie stock cubes)

• Enough water to cover the cheeks

• 6 slices @dorsognasmallgoods Maple Glazed Streaky Bacon

• 2 slices provolone cheese

• 2 burger buns

• 3 tbsp mayonnaise

👩‍🍳 STEP-BY-STEP:

1. Braise the beef cheeks: Sear the beef cheeks in olive oil until browned. Add carrot, onions, and garlic, sear again, then add water, salt, pepper, and stock. Cover and braise on low for 3 hours until melt-in-your-mouth tender.

   
   

2. Make the sauce: Remove cheeks to rest. Take ½ cup of the braising broth, mix with mayo for a rich, savoury spread.

   
   

3. Crisp the bacon: On a hot plate, cook @dorsognasmallgoods Maple Glazed Streaky Bacon until crispy and caramelised.

   
   

4. Toast the buns: Spread the mayo sauce on the cut sides and toast until golden.

   
   

5. Smash the beef: Pull cheeks apart, smash on the hot plate for crispy edges.

   
   

6. Stack it up: Bun → mayo → smashed beef → bacon → provolone (melted) → top bun. Add some of the braised veggies for extra flavour.

Sweet-salty crunch, melty cheese, and slow-cooked beef that melts in your mouth.