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Due to the price, I don't eat a lot of beef, but when I'm craving some, I grab a hunk of beef heart. Strongly flavoured meats of any kind are not my bag - especially organ meats - but heart is different. Like the other 'typical' meats we buy, the heart is mostly muscle, with a bit of fat and connective tissue. And beef heart, aside from being cheap, is just about the best thing for nice, tender slices, perfect for sandwiches, stroganoff, or tossing on a bowl of rice.

My method uses an electric pressure cooker (Instant Pot) for speedy results, but the main takeaway must be that heart needs a stew or braise-type preparation to adequately tenderize and break down connective tissue. I like to prepare mine relatively plain for use in other dishes. I also use a heart portion, because that's how my grocer sells it. Look for one that's mostly 'meat', with little fat or other stuff, especially the first few times.

Step 1: Liberally season the surface of the meat with salt, and any other seasoning of your choice, approximately 1 tsp per pound. Let this sit for 30-45 minutes.

Step 2: Mix 1/2 C hot water with 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce and 1/2 C diced onion (frozen or fresh). Pour into the pot of your pressure cooker. Pop the heart on top, close the lid and seal it. Set it to pressure cook on low for 1.5 hours (90 minutes). Walk away.

Step 3: When the buzzer goes off, turn off the cooker. Release pressure as you see fit. I usually just leave it alone until the button goes down. Remove the meat, trim and slice. Store in a container in the fridge, preferably along with the cooking liquid.

Happy cooking!

I am trying to do a super healthy and cheap month without losing taste as much - Can someone provide me the cheapest solutions preferably high on protein so I can create a menu for a month

Following Helene, I received a lot of food donations from family and work. I ended up with a buttload of canned tuna, chicken and salmon. While I'm super appreciative, it's not the most appetizing on it its own. What's the best way to jazz it up, and make me forget it's from a can?

Looking for super cheap every day dinner plans/meals that coincide with a $75/wk (about $300/mo) grocery budget.

Basically what should I get at the beginning of one week, that will help in making dinners for the entire week for $75 altogether? 2 adults and a 5 year old included.

Hi! I'm a first time poster, long time lurker 👀 haha. I'm curious how fellow home cooks (especially those who feel like beginners in the kitchen!) generally cook at home & wished they had more help with.

What part of cooking would you love more help with?

Are there certain types of recipes (meal prepping, repurposing leftovers, 30 min meals, one-pot dinners, etc) that would make cooking feel easier?

What's one cooking skill you wish you could learn to make time in the kitchen more enjoyable?

Who are your fave bloggers/YouTubers & what do you love about their content?

We're pretty much out of most food so I did my own take on a classic my grandma and mom used to make.

• 1 can of drained green beans on the bottom of a casserole dish

• 1 can of drained chicken on top of that

• About 2 cups of (cooked) macaroni noodles on that

• Top with mixture of 1/2 cup mayo, 1 can cream of chicken, 1/2 tsp each salt, pepper, roasted (or regular) garlic powder, poultry seasoning, ground mustard, and a 1/2 cup shredded cheese mixed in (we only had mozz but would normally use cheddar)

Crumble ritz type crackers on top and put a few pads of butter on

Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes.

It actually turned out so good, and my fiancé mixed some Frank's into his and said that was amazing too.

We have loads of hamburger buns from food banks. What are some good recipes besides hamburgers, sloppy joes, and chicken sandwiches?

So my wife and I are newly married and to put it lightly we stink at grocery shopping. I love to Cooke but never know what to buy and am usually working to much to make food at the house. Basically I’m just looking for some meals we could make so that we can stop eating out as much as. We have a 4 qt crock pot if that helps thank you in advance for anything.

Cross posting this, sorry if that’s not allowed

I am at my brokest and I am afraid of the next few weeks to come with a (beyond) tight budget. I have a 7 year old who seems to eat like a bottomless pit right now and I just cannot keep up with everything. It's never been this bad and I need ideas of cheap, shelf stable foods that can last us for a bit. I'm talking things like oatmeal, rice, etc. I just don't know how to get the most with my small amount of money and admittedly am not the best at logically thinking these things out.

What would you buy to make it through a couple weeks with a child? I am looking into local food pantry schedules, so please don't suggest that. I need help with cheap meals/food ideas.

Thanks in advance

Edit: can’t wait to read and reply to the comments! Thank you for all the great suggestions. I am going to a food pantry this morning :)