Some stir-fried dishes that are delicious and appealing will be a great suggestion for you to prepare for your family meal. Let TasteVN suggest to you the recipe for stir-fried beef heart with celery and stir-fried beef heart with mushrooms, which are quite unique and tasty. Let’s go to the kitchen and cook this delicious dish right away!
1. Stir-fried beef heart with celery
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried beef heart with celery For 4 people
Beef heart 400 gr Onion 1 bulb Celery 1 stalk Garlic 4 cloves Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Sesame oil a little Seasoning/ ground pepper a little
How to choose fresh celery
- You should choose thick, round celery stalks with a bright green color, and a fragrant smell typical of celery when sniffed.
- The celery leaves should be evenly large, without bruises, and the stems and leaves should be thick for fresh celery.
- Avoid choosing celery with white stems or unusually swollen stems as they may be contaminated celery, soaked in chemicals.
- Stalks that are dark in color, with uneven sizes, and many roots should also be avoided, as they are likely contaminated celery, with a high risk of containing parasites.
How to prepare Beef Heart Stir-fried with Celery
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Prepare and marinate the beef heart
After purchasing, clean the beef heart and slice it into thin, bite-sized pieces.
Peel and finely chop 4 cloves of garlic, add half of the minced garlic to marinate the beef heart, then add 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, and 3 drops of sesame oil.
Mix well and marinate for about 10 minutes.
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Prepare the remaining ingredients
Separate the celery into individual stalks, peel the onion, and remove the roots. Wash the celery and onion thoroughly.
Cut the celery into bite-sized pieces; for the celery stalks, it is recommended to peel off the outer layer, then chop them finely. Keep the celery stalks and leaves separate.
Cut the onion into wedges.
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Stir-fried beef heart
Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil into the pan, heat it up, and then add all the minced garlic to fry until fragrant and golden.
Next, add the onion and stir-fry over high heat for about 1 minute until the onion is slightly cooked, then add the celery stalks to stir-fry together.
Stir well for about 5 minutes, then season with 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce, stir-fry a bit longer until the celery stalks are slightly cooked, then add the beef heart.
Once the beef heart is cooked, add the celery leaves, stir until the leaves are cooked, adjust seasoning to taste, add 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and turn off the heat.
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Final product
Thus, we have the delicious stir-fried pig’s heart with celery, the green of the celery harmoniously combined with the dark red of the beef heart, and the white of the onion is very eye-catching.
The beef heart is tender, fragrant, seasoned with rich spices, and the crispy celery and sweet onion create a perfect balance. All the ingredients and spices blend together to give the dish an irresistible delicious flavor.
2. Beef heart stir-fried with mushrooms
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Beef heart stir-fried with mushrooms For 4 people
Beef heart 400 gr Straw mushrooms 200 gr Cilantro 2 sprigs Garlic 4 cloves Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Common spices a little (seasoning salt/ salt/ sugar)
How to choose fresh and delicious straw mushrooms
- Good straw mushrooms are still in bud, round or cylindrical shape, and feel slightly firm when pressed.
- Choose mushrooms that are uniform in size for a more visually appealing and delicious dish.
- Black or gray straw mushrooms will taste better than the white ones.
- Choose mushrooms with bright colors and characteristic mushroom aroma.
- Do not choose if the mushrooms have a foul smell, dull color, feel soft and mushy, or have grown too large, as they will not be delicious.
How to cook Stir-fried Beef Heart with Mushrooms
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Prepare the ingredients
After purchasing, wash the beef heart thoroughly and slice it into thin pieces suitable for eating.
Clean the straw mushrooms by removing any straw and dirt stuck at the base, then cut them in half or into quarters depending on their size. Soak the mushrooms in diluted salt water for about 10 minutes, then remove and rinse with clean water and let drain.
Peeled garlic should be minced finely. Cilantro should have the damaged leaves removed, roots discarded, washed clean, and chopped finely.
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Stir-fry the mushrooms
Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan, heat the oil, then add 1/2 of the minced garlic to sauté until fragrant and golden. Next, add the straw mushrooms and stir-fry quickly over high heat.
When the mushrooms are slightly cooked, season with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/3 teaspoon of salt, and stir well for another 3 minutes until the mushrooms are fully cooked. Remove the mushrooms and discard the stir-fry liquid.
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Sauté beef heart
Utilize the pan used for sautéing mushrooms to sauté the beef heart. Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan, heat it up and add all the minced garlic, sauté until the garlic is fragrant and golden.
Add the beef heart, sauté over medium heat for about 5 – 7 minutes until the beef heart is cooked.
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Completion
Next, add the straw mushrooms to sauté with the beef heart, season with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of sugar. Sauté until the sauce thickens.
Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking, add cilantro, turn off the heat, and the dish is complete.
Tip: Sautéing the ingredients separately helps them cook evenly.
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Final Product
The dish of beef heart stir-fried with straw mushrooms has an incredibly enticing aroma that makes you crave it. The pieces of beef heart are delicious, tender, and sweet, soaked in rich seasoning, while the straw mushrooms are soft and sweet, making the dish even more appealing.
You can enjoy this stir-fry with hot rice, dipped in chili fish sauce, ensuring it will be very satisfying.
How to choose fresh and delicious beef heart
- You should choose beef hearts that are bright red or dark red, with a smooth surface.
- A good beef heart will have a certain elasticity when pressed, and the membrane covering the heart should be firmly attached to the heart muscle.
- Do not buy beef hearts if you see the heart fibers are cloudy or turned black, if the heart has an unusual smell, or if it is slimy.
- Beef hearts with clots or strange black spots should also not be purchased as they may indicate diseased hearts.
How to clean and prepare beef heart properly
- Wash the beef heart once with clean water, cut it into small pieces, then rub it with salt or lemon juice for 5 minutes, and rinse with clean water again. Then slice it into bite-sized pieces.
- If after slicing the beef heart thinly you still see blood, rinse it under running water to clean the blood before cooking.
- To eliminate the unpleasant smell from the beef heart, you can also slice it thinly and soak it in diluted alcohol for about 5 minutes, then rinse with water.
Above is a detailed guide on 2 ways to make stir-fried beef heart with celery and mushrooms that are delicious and simple. TasteVN hopes that with the tasty dishes we suggest, your meals will be more flavorful and nutritious. Wishing you success in your cooking!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel Cooking with Tuyet Loan and Mien Tay Dat Phuong Nam
