Beef Liver in Tomato Sauce
Tender, flavourful and surprisingly easy to make, this beef liver dish is marinated in fresh lemon juice before being simmered in a rich tomato sauce with garlic, onion and herbs. A hearty, budget-friendly meal that brings warmth to any table. Perfect for those looking to discover liver at its very best.
🛒 Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 kg fresh whole beef liver
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 can of tomato sauce
- 2 large tomatoes, diced
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 small bell pepper, finely chopped
- Fresh parsley to taste
- Seasonings to taste
- Salt
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
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Directions
- 1
Remove all membranes from the liver. Soak it in lemon juice for 15 minutes to tenderize and mellow its flavour.
- 2
Do not rinse with water or vinegar — either will toughen the liver significantly.
- 3
Cut into roughly 3 cm cubes. In a bowl, combine the liver with tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, garlic, parsley, seasonings and salt. Do not add olive oil, butter or bouillon yet.
- 4
Let the liver marinate for about 40 minutes so it absorbs all the flavours.
- 5
Heat olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Add the marinated mixture and sauté, stirring often. Add butter, bouillon cube and tomato sauce. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a drizzle more olive oil.
- 6
Do not add water — let the sauce reduce naturally for a concentrated flavour.
- 7
Taste and adjust salt as needed.
- 8
Cook to your liking: medium (about 7 minutes) for a rosy, tender centre, or well done (about 10 minutes) for firmer texture.
💡 Chef's Tip
The lemon soak is non-negotiable for tender liver — skip the water rinse entirely. Serve over white rice or creamy mashed potatoes to soak up every drop of sauce.
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