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Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h

If you’ve never tried braised beef heart, this is the recipe to start with. Slow braising in bone broth transforms the heart into a melt-in-your-mouth cut, while tart apples infuse a gentle sweetness that makes every bite irresistible. With Pluck Pure seasoning, you’re getting a nutrient-dense boost alongside an unbeatable depth of flavor—ideal for adventurous eaters, ancestral cooks, and anyone looking to maximize nutrition without sacrificing taste.

Beef heart is a superfood that packs an abundance of iron, protein, selenium and zinc. With only 4 grams of fat per 3-ounce serving, it's one delicious way to naturally fuel your body with essential B vitamins like folate and Vitamin B-12 while protecting against the risk factors for heart disease. An excellent source for those deficient in Vitamin B-12 as well as anyone wanting to broaden their nutrient intake. Braised beef heart is one of the easiest approaches to offal!

Prep time

10 min

Cook time

3 hrs

Servings

Ingredients

1 Beef Heart
1 tbsp beef tallow
2 tbsp sea salt
1 tbsp Pluck Pure Organs
1 l bone broth
2 granny smith apples

Directions

Step 1

Clean your beef heart by removing the connective tissue with a sharp knife.

Step 2

Rub the front and back of your heart with sea salt and Pure Pluck.

Step 3

In a dutch oven pot, sear your beef heart on both sides on the stovetop until deep brown. Reduce the heat to low and add bone broth. Let braise for 2 ½ hours on the stovetop covered.

Step 4

Slice granny smith apples and add to the dutch oven pot. Continue to braise for another 30 minutes on the stovetop.

Step 5

Remove heart from the dutch oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice along the grain and serve with braised apples. Enjoy!

Recipe

Melissa Hickman

Certified yoga instructor, MMA enthusiast, and health nut, Melissa has always been passionate about improving well-being. Dubbed as the ‘kitchen scullion’ at age 4, she's and has been cooking since she was old enough to hold a knife. Melissa spent five years in the restaurant industry, where she learned about the importance of fresh, whole ingredients. After converting to an animal-based diet and healing her gut-health issues, Melissa became passionate about all non-toxic lifestyles and improving health. Now, she makes recipes with "hidden organs" as a play on "hidden veggies" to bring nose-to-tail nourishment to all members of the family.

Braised Beef Heart with Bone Broth & Apples