Cheeky Braised Beef and Polenta ;)

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For as long as I can remember I have loved cooking and baking for family and friends.My Dad is a baker and two of my uncles are involved in the food business so it has always been a huge part of my life. My ambition has always been to open my own cafe/bakery/deli where I can produce the foods and desserts I love using great local produce!The cookery school at Ballymaloe would be the perfect place for me to learn techniques and the best way to use ingredients, & help me achieve a lifelong dream!

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I love slow cooked meat dishes in the winter, and this one is great as beef cheeks are so inexpensive - four cheeks are about €6 and will feed four people!I halve the cheeks and brown them in olive oil, then cook them with onions, carrots, celery, leeks, a bottle of red wine, a splash of port and some fresh herbs and let them simmer away for up to 2 hours until you can cut the meat with a spoon!On the side is garlic and rosemary polenta cake and sauteed rainbow chard.Great for a Wintry Sunday!