Heart stir-fry with peppers and soy
Heart stir-fry with peppers and soy is a savory, quick-cooked dish featuring sliced beef heart as the star protein, stir-fried with bell peppers and onions in a flavorful soy-based sauce. It's a popular, budget-friendly home-style dish in many Asian cuisines, particularly in Chinese and Chinese-American cooking, valued for its rich flavor and efficient use of organ meats.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in protein and rich in essential nutrients like iron and B vitamins from the beef heart, while the peppers add vitamin C and fiber. A typical serving is moderately high in fat and sodium, with a calorie count roughly in the 300-400 kcal range.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 360 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 820 mg |
| Iron | 6.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 18.0 mcg |
| Zinc | 5.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 310 mg |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 12.0 mg |
| Selenium | 24.0 mcg |
Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, using beef heart is a prime example of nose-to-tail eating, a sustainable practice that honors the whole animal. Nutritionally, beef heart is a powerhouse, offering more iron and B12 than many muscle meats, and its high coenzyme Q10 content is unique among common protein sources.
