Beef cheek and ale pie with chocolate
SERVES 4. HANDS-ON TIME 55 MIN, OVEN TIME 4 HOURS
I’m no Willy Wonka, but I find beef cheek with a touch of chocolate to be a delight. Many a chilli con carne recipe contains chocolate too, for the depth and complexity it adds.
Beef cheek is a great cut that you can get from good butchers, although you may have to ask in advance. If it’s not available, use beef shin.