Braised Beef Cheeks With Chick Peas

Preheat the oven to 170ºC. Place a large casserole over a moderately high heat. Brown the beef cheeks in the oil for 3 minutes on each side or until well coloured all over. Transfer the cheeks to a plate.

Add the onion and carrot to the casserole and cook for a minute or until lightly coloured. Place the cheeks back in the casserole with the bay leaves, sherry and stock and bring to the boil.

Cover and cook in the oven for 2 -2 ½ hours or until very tender. Remove, add the chick peas and place over a moderately high heat. Cook for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper and serve with a flat-leaf parsley salad.