Slow cooker beef heart stew recipe (2024)

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Try this delicious tender beef heart stew made in your slow cooker! This recipe is low carb, keto, paleo and so easy to make. Add your favorite veggie side dish and call it a meal.

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Eating beef heart is nothing weird for me, i grew up eating all kinds of beef parts. The heart is so good in stews, soups and i am looking forward to try it in meatballs (grounding beef at home is the way to go)

How does beef heart taste like

Since beef heart is just another muscle, it doesn’t taste weird like liver for example. It could be gamey and chewy if not cooked properly, that’s why i like to cook it in my crock pot. It takes about 5-6 hours on high to reach that melting in your mouth consistency.

Where to buy

I have seen beef hearts in most grocery stores. It is usually located in refrigerator meat isle. Walmart, Safemart, Winco…at least few stores i saw beef hearts in.

Also there is also an option to buy it online. If you will search it you will definitely find where to buy it from. Most likely it will come frozen.

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How to defrost

If you got a frozen beef heart, you will need to defrost it before cooking. The best way to do it is to leave heart in the fridge overnight in a bowl because it may leak juices during the thawing process.

If you are out of time, leave frozen heart on the counter for 3-4 hours. It should thaw in this time. You can submerge it in the bowl full of water, it will speed up the process.

How to cook beef heart

There is not many steps in this recipe and its pretty easy to do. First wash beef heart under the running cold water. Remove extra fat using sharp knife. Now its time to chop.

Cut heart in about 1 inch pieces and place in the slow cooker. Chop the whole onion and mince or chop garlic. Use as much garlic as you like!

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Now add water or broth on top and salt. I used regular beef broth in this recipe and it was delicious. Now the fun part, waiting. You can go with Low or High setting, either way the dish will be amazing!

Serve it with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables or over noodles.

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Is it keto?

Yes it is. Just like other parts of the cow. Keep it keto when cooking though, don’t add potatoes or carrots, stick to onions and garlic…and cauliflower of course. If you like zucchini you can add some about 1 hour before the beef heart is done. Just slice them and add to the broth. In an our they will be soft but not mushy.

If you enjoy eating organ meats, you will definitely like my Keto chicken liver recipe. It so tender and delicious, melts in your mouth.

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Yield: 4

Prep Time: 7 minutes

Cook Time: 5 hours

Total Time: 5 hours 7 minutes

Try this delicious tender beef heart stew made in your slow cooker! This recipe is low carb, keto, paleo and so easy to make. Add your favorite veggie side dish and call it a meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef heart
  • ⅓ chopped onion
  • ½ cup water or broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cloves garlic

Instructions

  1. Wash the beef heart in cold water. Cut off excess fat and slice the heart in about 1 inch pieces. Place into a slow cooker
  2. Chop onion finely, minced garlic and add to your crock pot. Add water or broth if using. Add salt
  3. Turn the slow cooker on high for about 4-5 hours or low to 8-9 hours.
  4. Once done, add chopped cilantro

Notes

You can make this recipe on the stovetop, in a heavy bottom pot. Cook for 2-3 hours on low.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 215Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 242mgSodium: 683mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 34g

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Comments

  1. Elbert Jones

    I am so glad to find your recipe. Few WHITE Americans eat organ meats now a days. Many also believe only POOR people eat them.Many foreigners consider them to be a delicacy.

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  2. Azza

    Thanks for the recipe. I was brought up in northern England so heart/liver/tripe etc hold no fear for me. Extremely nutritious and still quite inexpensive. I’m on low carb now so this is ideal for a venison heart I’ve acquired. Keep up the good work.

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    • Tanya

      Thank you Azza!

      Reply

  3. Alex

    I’m not personally keto, so I added rutabaga and potatoes, but this is a great reference point for me. I got a buffalo heart in a food parcel and all my recipes using heart date back to the victorian era and are… Interesting. (No, I am not interested in beef heart and eel in gelatin, victorian household manual.)

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Slow cooker beef heart stew recipe (2024)

FAQs

Is it better to cook stew on low or high in slow cooker? ›

While many slow cooker recipes can be made on high for 3-4 hours, I highly recommend cooking this beef stew on low for the full 7-8 hours. This will ensure that the beef gets nice and tender. Thicken your stew properly.

Why is my beef stew tough in slow cooker? ›

“Beef may be tough in the slow cooker if you haven't added enough liquid, or haven't cooked it for long enough,” Kristen Carli, M.S., R.D., owner of Camelback Nutrition & Wellness, tells SELF. “For cuts of meat, the fattier cuts are often the ones that get juicy and tender.

Is beef heart healthy to eat? ›

Conclusion. Beef Heart is both tasty and healthy. Beef Heart is rich in Vitamin B12 and Iron. The outer membrane ie Pericardium can be eaten by rendering on a pan.

What gives beef stew the best flavor? ›

Add spices such as turmeric, coriander and cumin at the early stage of cooking, when you are frying onions and garlic, to enhance the taste of the beef stew. Fresh herbs like coriander and bay leaves also contribute a distinct flavour without making the dish too spicy for the younger members of the family.

What is the difference between a crockpot and a slow cooker? ›

However, Crockpots generally have ceramic or porcelain pots, while most slow cookers have a metal pot. As with a lot of cooking appliances, the biggest difference comes from the distribution of heat.

Why are my carrots not softening in the slow cooker? ›

Not cooked long enough: While slow cookers cook low and slow, carrots still need sufficient time to soften. Depending on the size and amount of carrots, they might need the full cook time or even a bit longer. Check your recipe's cook time for.

Can you overcook stewing beef in a slow cooker? ›

Can you overcook stew in a slow cooker? A slow-cooked stew is pretty forgiving, but cooking beyond the point of tenderness can dry out the meat as well as the cooking juices and sauce. If serving is delayed, switch your slow cooker to warm until you're ready to eat.

Why are my carrots still hard in the slow cooker? ›

If you don't have enough liquid in the pot, the carrots won't cook evenly and may stay tough. Aim for at least a cup or two of liquid, enough to reach about a third of the way up on the ingredients.

Can you eat too much beef heart? ›

While organ meats are highly nutritious foods, they also contain a lot of cholesterol (especially the liver and heart). High cholesterol levels raise your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Therefore, it's recommended that organ meats be eaten in moderation.

How many times a week can I eat beef heart? ›

When pondering "how often should you eat organ meat," think of it as part of a varied diet. Including organ meats 1-2 times per week can strike the right balance between reaping the benefits and avoiding the consumption of excess nutrients, such as vitamin A.

Is beef heart better for you than steak? ›

Beef heart's low-fat and cholesterol content compared to other red meats somewhat diminishes the risk of heart conditions. Still, like any red meat, it should be consumed in moderation due to its saturated fat content <3>.

How long can you leave stew in slow cooker on low? ›

If the food has cooled, it is not safe to eat after sitting in the crockpot all day. How long is it safe to leave a slow cooker on for? It all depends what you are cooking if you are cooking soup you could put the cooker on low for 8 to 10 hours if you are cooking meat 10 to 12 hours to 24 hours .

What happens if you slow cook on high instead of low? ›

Let's say you want to slow cook a pork roast recipe that calls for 8 hours on Low, but you need it done in much less than 8 hours. Switching to High for the sake of time savings can leave you with a roast that's dried out or even burned on the exterior, but undercooked and not at a food-safe temperature in the center.

Can you cook stew too long in slow cooker? ›

A slow-cooked stew is pretty forgiving, but cooking beyond the point of tenderness can dry out the meat as well as the cooking juices and sauce.

What is the difference between high and low on a crockpot slow cooker? ›

What is the difference between High and Low Setting in Crock-Pot Slow Cookers? What is the difference between High and Low Settings? Both low and high stabilizes at 209°F. The difference is the time it takes to reach that temperature.

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