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!