Pipi Daging Sapi yang Dimasak Lambat

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 3 tbsp olive oil (, separated)
• 1.5 kg /3lb beef cheeks (, (4 large or 6 small beef cheeks))
• 1 onion ((white, brown or yellow), roughly diced (about 1 cup))
• 1 celery stalk (, roughly diced (about 1 cup))
• 1 carrot (, roughly diced (about 3/4 cup))
• 4 g arlic cloves (, minced)
• 6 stems of fresh thyme ( or 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves)
• 4 dried bay leaves ((or 3 fresh bay leaves))
• 1 cup (250 ml) beef stock ((broth))
• 2 cups (500 ml) red wine ((full bodied eg. cabernet sauvignon or merlot))
• 2 - 3 tsp salt (, separated)
• Black pepper