Marinated Grilled Beef Hearts Recipe

Name: Marinated Grilled Beef Hearts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 beef heart (3 to 4 pounds), fat and nerves, removed, and cut into 1-inch cubes; 12 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; Freshly milled black pepper; 1 bottle (25.4 ounces) dry red wine; Salt, for grilling; 12 dried New Mexican chile pepper pods; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano; Salt; 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil; Grill with pinon, mesquite, or charcoal; Stainless-steel skewers

Servings: persons

1 beef heart (3 to 4 pounds), fat and nerves, removed, and cut into 1-inch cubes
12 cloves garlic, chopped
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Freshly milled black pepper
1 bottle (25.4 ounces) dry red wine
Salt, for grilling
12 dried New Mexican chile pepper pods
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
Salt
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
Grill with pinon, mesquite, or charcoal
Stainless-steel skewers

1
For the beef: Place the cubed beef heart in a mixing bowl.
2
Add all the ingredients except the wine and mix.
3
Add the wine and mix.
4
Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
5
Prepare a fire of pinon, mesquite, or charcoal.
6
Drain the beef hearts, reserving the marinade.
7
Thread the cubes onto skewers and season with salt.
8
When the coals reach a dusty red glow, grill the hearts, turning often and basting with the remaining marinade.
9
Beef hearts are best served rare with salsa.
10
Salsa Rena: Remove the stems and seeds from the chiles and soak in a bowl of warm water for 20 minutes.
11
Drain the chiles.
12
Process the chiles in a food processor, turning the machine on and off until they begin to puree.
13
Add the oregano and a generous amount of salt.
14
Turn the processor on and gradually add the oil.
15
For a very hot sauce, add chile seeds to suit your taste.
16
Serve with grilled beef hearts or with tequila as a chaser.

680

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 beef heart (3 to 4 pounds), fat and nerves, removed, and cut into 1-inch cubes, 12 cloves garlic, chopped, 1 red onion, thinly sliced, 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano, and more.

Yes, Marinated Grilled Beef Hearts 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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Marinated Grilled Beef Hearts

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