Smoked Beef Cheeks

These Smoked Beef Cheeks are tender, juicy, and packed with smoky goodness.

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This recipe costs about $15.69 to make. It makes eight servings for around $1.96 per serving.

Ingredients AND ESTIMATED COST

– Beef cheeks – $13.98 – Kosher salt – $0.32 – Ground black pepper – $0.80 – Garlic powder – $0.59 PER SERVING COST: $1.96 PER SERVING COST: $1.96 RECIPE COST: $15.69 RECIPE COST: $15.69 Get Recipe

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have. Get Recipe

Step-by-step instructions!

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Trim any fat, silver skin, or sinew from your beef cheeks.

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Add kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to a large bowl. Toss the beef cheeks in and season them.

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Rub it in, don’t be afraid to be generous with it! Meanwhile, set your smoker to 250°F and preheat it.

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Place your beef cheeks on the grates and cook for 4-5 hours.

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Remove from the smoker and rest for 15 minutes. Slice or pull the meat then serve!

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