How to Cook Beef Heart

Beef heart and other innards are considered delicacies in traditional Korean cooking. The beef heart is combined with the tenderloin and flavorful marinades to tone down its strong flavor. Beef heart is most commonly grilled over an open flame, but it can also be broiled. This recipe will serve five to secen people, and takes about 10 minutes to cook.

Things You'll Need

• Beef heart Sharp knife Beef tenderloin Bowl Marinade Plastic wrap Vegetable oil Gas grill Cutting board

Instructions

1. Trim the excess membrane, sinew and skin from the outside of 1 lb. of beef heart and use a sharp knife to cut it into thin slices. Cut 6 oz. of beef tenderloin into thin slices, against the grain of the meat.

2. Combine the meat in a large bowl and add a beef marinade of your choice. Massage the marinade into each slice of meat, and then wrap the bowl tightly with plastic wrap.

3. Move the bowl into the refrigerator for four to six hours or overnight. Brush a coating of vegetable oil onto the grill rack of a gas grill, and then position the rack so it is four inches above the heat source.

4. Pre-heat the gas grill to high heat, and place each slice of meat flat onto the grill. Cook them for four minutes on each side, or until the desired doneness is reached.

5. Transfer the grilled beef heart and tenderloin to a cutting board, and slice all of the meat into small, bite-sized pieces. Incorporate the meat into a recipe requiring beef heart or serve with steamed rice.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a spicy Korean marinade to enhance the flavor of the beef heart, or use a homemade or commercial marinade to suit your taste.

• Always watch the beef heart carefully when it is on the grill. The thin slices can easily be overcooked, and must be monitored to prevent burning.