How to Cook a Beef Heart for a Dog

Dog owners do not have to stick to using only dog foods purchased in grocery and pet stores. Foods, such as beef hearts, are cheap enough to purchase and cook as a treat for your beloved pooch. In fact, beef hearts are a beneficial treat because they digest easily, and are low in fat. You can also cook a large batch of the beef hearts and save the excess for treats later on in the week.

Things You'll Need

  • Large bowl
  • 1 lb. beef hearts
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. garlic powder
  • Large pot
  • Water
  • Knife
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place 1 lb. of beef hearts in a large bowl.

    • 2

      Coat the beef hearts with 2 tbsp. of olive oil and 1 tbsp. of garlic powder. Rub the mixture in, and let it sit for 1 hour.

    • 3

      Bring a pot of water to a boil, and add the marinated beef hearts. Boil for 2 1/2 hours before removing the beef hearts.

    • 4

      Slice the beef hearts into cubes and wait for them to completely cool.

    • 5

      Feed your dog a handful of cooked beef hearts as a treat. Freeze the rest of the beef hearts for future use.