Beef liver sautéed with onion and green bell pepper Italian style.

 

Italian Style Liver: Tender, Flavorful, and Ready in Minutes

This Italian-style liver stands out for a brief and aromatic marinade that balances all its ingredients beautifully. The result is tender and juicy meat, perfect for a homemade meal full of character. The Italian cooking method is enhanced with the unmistakable Cuban touch, making this dish another delight of the island’s traditional cuisine. 

🥩 Ingredients:

  • 1 pound beef liver
  • 1 large green bell pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup vinegar
  • 1/2 cup dry wine
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf

 

 

👨‍🍳 Step-by-step preparation:

1) Cut the bell pepper into thin strips and slice the onion into julienne. In a mortar, crush the garlic with the salt; add vinegar, dry wine, and black pepper, and mix.

2) Clean the liver and cut it into medium strips. Place it in a bowl along with the bell pepper, onion, and bay leaf. Pour in the mortar mixture, combine well, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

3) Remove from the refrigerator a few minutes before cooking. Heat a large, heavy skillet with the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the liver and sauté, shaking the pan to sear quickly and prevent juices from escaping, for about 10 minutes.

4) Turn off the heat and serve immediately with the peppers and onions tender but still slightly crisp. 

ℹ️ Useful information:

  • Servings: 4
  • Total time: 1 h 45 min (30 min preparation + 1 h marinating + 15 min cooking)
  • Category: Meats
  • Cuisine: Cuban

💡 Suggestion:

It pairs wonderfully with white rice, fried plantain tostones, and a fresh seasonal salad. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil at the end enhances the flavors.

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🏷️ Tags: Italian-style liver, beef recipes, homemade cooking, sautéed dishes, quick recipes

For the original version in Spanish, visit: Hígado a la Italiana: Una Receta con Mucho Sabor Criollo.