This recipe transforms beef heart into a juicy, flavorful dish that you can serve as pulled beef. By slow cooking and then briefly roasting, it develops an intense flavor and a delicious texture. Perfect for tacos, sandwiches, or as a topping on a salad!

Ingredients (for 4-6 people):

(If you use 500 grams of heart, simply halve all quantities)

For the meat:

• 1 kg beef heart 

• 2 tbsp butter, ghee, lard, or tallow

• 1 onion, coarsely chopped

• 4 garlic cloves, crushed

• 1 tsp cumin powder

• 1 tsp smoked paprika powder

• 1 tsp oregano

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp allspice powder

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 500 ml homemade chicken or beef broth

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 2 tbsp honey or date syrup

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

For finishing:

• 1 tbsp butter, ghee, lard, or tallow 

• Juice of 1 lime

• Fresh coriander or parsley (optional)

Preparation:

1. Preparing the beef heart

• Cut the heart into large pieces of about 5-7 cm. This helps with cooking and makes it easier to "pull" later.

2. Marinating and searing (optional: you can also just throw everything in one pot and skip this step)

• Mix cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Rub the beef heart with this.

• Heat olive oil in a roasting pan and sear the pieces of beef heart on all sides until golden brown. Remove the meat from the pan. 

3. Simmering in flavorful broth

• In the same pan: sauté the onion and garlic until soft.

• Add the tomato paste and sauté briefly.

• Deglaze with apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce.

• Pour in the broth and add honey.

• Return the beef heart to the pan and bring to a boil.

4. Slow cooking

• Turn the heat down and let it Simmer for 3.5 to 4 hours with the lid on the pan or in a slow cooker!

• The meat is ready when it is very tender and falls apart easily.

5. Pulled effect & crispy finish

• Remove the meat from the pan and pull it apart with two forks. & Enjoy!

Optional: 

• Heat a frying pan with a little butter or olive oil.

• Sear the pulled beef heart briefly so some pieces become crispy.

• Drizzle with lime juice and optionally some fresh herbs.

Serving ideas:

• Tacos: Fill corn tortillas with pulled beef heart, guacamole, red onion, and fresh coriander.

• Sandwich: Make a sourdough bun with pulled heart, coleslaw, and a spicy barbecue sauce.

• Bowl: Combine with rice (cooked in broth), mango or pineapple, and grilled vegetables. Love a good sweet & salty comboooo

This recipe brings out the deep, smoky flavor of beef heart in a surprisingly tender and juicy way. Enjoy cooking!

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