Grilled Beef Heart Skewers with Arugula-Parmesan Salad and Grilled Polenta

Ingredients:

For the Beef Heart Skewers:

  • 1 lb beef heart, cleaned and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

For the Arugula-Parmesan Salad:

  • 4 cups fresh arugula
  • 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Grilled Polenta:

  • 1 tube of pre-cooked polenta (about 18 oz), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Beef Heart:

    • In a bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper.
    • Add the beef heart cubes to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for deeper flavor).

  2. Grill the Beef Heart:

    • Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
    • Thread the marinated beef heart cubes onto skewers, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
    • Grill the skewers for 4–6 minutes, turning occasionally, until the outside is nicely charred but the inside is still tender and medium-rare (you can adjust cooking time for desired doneness).
    • Remove from the grill and set aside.

  3. Prepare the Arugula-Parmesan Salad:

    • In a large bowl, toss the arugula with the shaved Parmesan cheese.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
    • Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently.

  4. Grill the Polenta:

    • Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat.
    • Brush the polenta slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
    • Grill the polenta slices for 2-3 minutes per side, or until grill marks appear and the slices are heated through.

  5. Serve:

    • Serve the grilled beef heart skewers alongside the arugula-Parmesan salad and grilled polenta slices for a delicious, balanced meal.

Enjoy your flavorful and hearty dish!

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