Beef's Heart Stewed

The heart can be trimmed, cut, and soaked up to 1 day ahead; store covered in the refrigerator in fresh salted water. The entire stew can be made up to 3 days in advance and actually improves in flavor as it sits. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of water or broth if needed to loosen the gravy.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. The stew may thicken considerably when cold; reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally and adding water or broth as needed to reach desired consistency. Do not microwave on high as this will toughen the meat; use 50% power if reheating in the microwave.