Beef Heart Instant Pot Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 whole beef heart (about 1.5–2 pounds), trimmed and cleaned
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 cup low-sodium beef broth or water
• 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Lemon wedges (to brighten flavors)
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional but delicious)