Braised Heart Slices in Sour Sauce Recipe

Name: Braised Heart Slices in Sour Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 beef heart or 2 calf hearts; boiling water; ¼ cup diced carrot; ¼ cup chopped celery (with leaves); ¼ cup sliced onion; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup diced green pepper; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons fat; 3 tablespoons flour; 2 tablespoons lemon juice or 2 tablespoons dry wine; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons olives, chopped; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 beef heart or 2 calf hearts
boiling water
¼ cup diced carrot
¼ cup chopped celery (with leaves)
¼ cup sliced onion
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup diced green pepper
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons fat
3 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons lemon juice or 2 tablespoons dry wine
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons olives, chopped
salt and pepper

1
To prepare heart wash well, remove veins, arteries and blood.
2
If beef, cut it across the fiber in 1/4 inch slices.
3
Pour water into saucepan or oven-proof dish to the depth of 3/4 inch.
4
Add carrots, celery, onion, salt and green pepper, if using.
5
Place the heart slices on a rack in the pan well above the water.
6
Cover tightly, simmer meat until tender for about 1 1/2 hours, or bake it in a 250F oven until tender about 2 hours.
7
Strain the stock.
8
Chill it.
9
Remove the fat and if you like use it in the gravy.
10
Use about 2 cupfuls of the stock.
11
Melt the butter or fat.
12
Stir in the flour.
13
Stir in the stock.
14
When boiling add the meat and vegetables.
15
Add the lemon juice or wine, parsley and olives.
16
Correct the seasoning with the salt and pepper.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 beef heart or 2 calf hearts, boiling water, ¼ cup diced carrot, ¼ cup chopped celery (with leaves), and more.

Yes, Braised Heart Slices in Sour Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Braised Heart Slices in Sour Sauce

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