Beef Heart Braised in Wine

This strongly flavored organ meat is not for everybody, but those who enjoy it might like to try this version, prepared with carrots, potatoes, and onions in red wine sauce.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 430 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 4 pounds beef heart
• 2 potatoes, chopped
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup red wine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Wash the heart and remove any fat and arteries. Slice the heart in half, then slice it into 1/2 inch thick slices.

Step 2

Dredge heart in flour and season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Heat the butter in large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the heart slices and cook for 30 to 45 seconds per side.

Step 4

Stir in the onion, carrots, potatoes, thyme, beef broth and wine. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 1 hour. Serve.