🥩 Hearty Heart Stew (Comfort in a Bowl)
Main Dish, soup • Organ Meats, Soup
Serving size: ~6 servings
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Ingredients
- 2 lb beef heart, trimmed and cubed
- 2 Tbsp olive oil, coconut oil, butter, or ghee
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots + 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 potatoes or parsnips, cubed
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 cup red wine or bone broth
- 1 tsp each thyme + rosemary
- Salt and pepper
Directions
- Brown heart cubes in oil, set aside.
- Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery.
- Add heart back, stir in wine/broth, herbs, potatoes.
- Simmer gently 2–3 hours until tender.
- → Result: rich, beefy flavor, indistinguishable from classic stew meat.
Notes
- Slow-simmered with vegetables, herbs, and a splash of wine or broth, this stew transforms beef heart into a tender, comforting dish that tastes just like classic beef stew. It’s hearty, flavorful, and a perfect way to introduce organ meats to the whole family without anyone batting an eye.
