Description
Discover the unique flavors and nutritional benefits of beef heart with this grilled recipe that keeps it tender and juicy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 beef heart
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the beef heart under cold water and pat dry.
- Trim away any fat and connective tissue.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lime juice, paprika, cumin, black pepper, rosemary, thyme, and salt.
- Marinate the beef heart in the mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
- Grill the beef heart for 4–5 minutes on each side until charred and cooked to medium-rare (135°F).
- Let rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Ensure to keep an eye on the cooking time to avoid overcooking, which can toughen the meat.
- Prep Time: 240 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg