Beef Heart Stew

Beef Heart Stew is a hearty, savory dish featuring cubed beef heart slow-cooked with vegetables like potatoes, carrots, onions, and celery in a rich broth. It's a traditional comfort food found in various cuisines, particularly in Latin American and European cooking, often seasoned with herbs like bay leaves and thyme.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This stew is exceptionally high in protein and low in carbohydrates, making it a nutrient-dense meal. It provides an excellent source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a typical serving containing roughly 300-350 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	38 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	13 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	680 mg
Iron	6.5 mg
Zinc	7.2 mg
Vitamin B12	12.5 mcg
Niacin (B3)	14 mg
Selenium	38 mcg
Phosphorus	310 mg
Potassium	480 mg
CoQ10	11 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Beef heart is a unique 'nose-to-tail' ingredient that's prized for its lean, muscular texture and deep flavor. Nutritionally, it's one of the most concentrated natural sources of CoQ10, an antioxidant important for heart health and energy production.