These grilled beef heart steaks are so incredibly flavorful that some simple seasoning is all they need to be perfect! They cook quickly and are easy enough for even a beginner to master. Not to mention, it is amazingly nutritious!
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Instructions
To get started, clean and oil your grill, and then preheat it to high heat (450°F+ / 230°C+). Two-zone heat is ideal for cooking your beef heart steaks.
Meanwhile, rinse the beef heart under cold water and pat it dry.
Cut the beef heart open (if it was not already done) and remove any visible arteries or blood vessels as well as trim off any excess fat. Then, cut it into 4 steaks (the chamber halves are easily cut in half, which helps them to cook quickly).
Once your grill is hot, coat with olive oil on all sides then season the meat generously with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder. Transfer the seasoned beef heart steaks onto the grill (*see note).
Sear the steaks for roughly 3 minutes per side over direct heat. Then, move the meat to indirect heat and let it finish cooking until it reaches your desired level of doneness (*see note).
Once done, remove the beef heart steaks from the grill and let rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Make sure to season your meat immediately before placing it on the grill. If you let it sit with the seasoning for longer than 3 minutes, it will dry out your meat. At this point, you would need to wait at least 40 minutes for the moisture to return.
If you want some extra flavor, feel free to marinate your beef hearts. My London broil marinade would be exceptionally tasty for this! After rinsing and cutting the beef heart, place it into a container or large Ziploc bag and cover it with the marinade. Place it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours, before cooking.
Use a meat thermometer to know when your beef hearts are cooked to your liking.
Medium-rare: 135°F/60°C
Medium: 145°F/65°C
Medium-well: 155°F/70°C
To store: Place your leftovers into an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To reheat: Reheat your grilled beef heart in the microwave, on 50% power, using short increments of time so that you do not dry it out.