Beef Heart Recipe
Tender & Flavorful Pan-Seared Beef Heart with Garlic Butter.
Equipment
- Cast-Iron Skillet
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
For the Beef Heart
- 1 beef heart about 2-3 lbs, trimmed and cleaned
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary or thyme chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For Serving (Optional)
- roasted vegetables
- mashed potatoes
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the beef heart and trim any excess fat or tough connective tissue.
- Slice into ½-inch thick strips for quicker cooking.
- In a bowl, coat the beef heart strips with olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and oregano. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Set a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add a little oil to coat the pan.
- Add the beef heart slices and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through but still tender. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and add garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in rosemary and lemon juice, then return the beef heart to the pan, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Serve hot with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, marinate the beef heart overnight in a mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic before cooking.