This rustic dish transforms a humble ingredient into a gourmet experience. Deer heart is incredibly tender when prepared correctly, offering a rich, beefy flavor that pairs beautifully with earthy aromatics. The key is the long, gentle simmer which breaks down the muscle fibers, resulting in a texture similar to braised short ribs. Served with a hearty vegetable medley of carrots, celery, onions, and mushrooms, this meal is deeply comforting and satisfying. It’s perfect for a cozy weekend dinner or a special occasion where you want to showcase game meat at its best. The combination of rosemary and thyme adds a fresh, herbal brightness that cuts through the richness, making every bite balanced and flavorful.
Deer Heart Steak With Vegetable Simmer
Description
This rustic dish transforms a humble ingredient into a gourmet experience. Deer heart is incredibly tender when prepared correctly, offering a rich, beefy flavor that pairs beautifully with earthy aromatics. The key is the long, gentle simmer which breaks down the muscle fibers, resulting in a texture similar to braised short ribs. Served with a hearty vegetable medley of carrots, celery, onions, and mushrooms, this meal is deeply comforting and satisfying. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for a cozy weekend dinner or a special occasion where you want to showcase game meat at its best. The combination of rosemary and thyme adds a fresh, herbal brightness that cuts through the richness, making every bite balanced and flavorful.Ingredients
Directions
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Rinse the deer heart thoroughly under cold running water to remove any blood or impurities.
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Trim off any excess fat and connective tissue from the heart using a sharp knife.
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Place the cleaned heart in a bowl of cold water with a tablespoon of salt and let it stand for 1 to 2 hours to further cleanse and tenderize.
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Drain the heart and place it in a large pot of boiling salted water.
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Boil the heart for 15 to 20 minutes, then remove it and let it cool slightly.
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Slice the boiled heart into 2-centimeter thick slices, similar to steak cuts.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Season the heart slices generously with steak spice, black pepper, and garlic salt.
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Sear the heart slices in the hot skillet for about 15 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on both sides.
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While the heart is searing, prepare the vegetables: chop onions, green peppers, celery, carrots, and broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
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In a separate large pot or Dutch oven, heat a bit of oil and sauté the onions for 5 minutes until softened.
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Add the green peppers, celery, carrots, broccoli, and mushrooms to the pot with the onions.
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Sprinkle the vegetables with fresh rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, and black pepper.
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Dissolve a beef bouillon cube or powder in a cup of hot water and pour the broth over the vegetables.
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Cover and simmer the vegetables for 10 minutes, or until they reach your desired tenderness.
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Serve the seared deer heart slices alongside the simmered vegetable medley.
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Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately with boiled or fried potatoes if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 11.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 20.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.5g1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
- Sugars 0.1g
- Protein 0.8g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
