Beef liver is one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat, packed with iron, B12, vitamin A and other essential nutrients. But let’s be honest—not everyone loves the taste! If you want to get the benefits without the strong flavour or tricky texture, here are five easy ways to include beef liver in your diet.
1. Hide It in Your Mince Dishes
This is one of the simplest ways to get liver into your meals without really noticing it. Just finely chop or blitz raw liver in a food processor and mix it into your usual mince recipes—Bolognese, cottage pie, chilli, or meatballs all work brilliantly. A good ratio to start with is about 10-20% liver to 80-90% mince—enough to boost the nutrition without overpowering the dish.
2. Classic Liver, Bacon and Onions
A proper old-school dish, but there’s a reason it’s a classic! Fry thinly sliced liver with crispy bacon and caramelised onions, adding a splash of balsamic vinegar or Worcestershire sauce for extra depth of flavour. Serve with buttery mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort food. The saltiness of the bacon and sweetness of the onions balance the richness of the liver perfectly. This is our family's favourite as it's so quick, gladly eaten by my two year daughter as well!
3. Dehydrate It & Make a Nutrient Powder
This has been my recent experiment, as I was struggling to eat liver twice a week as recommended. It’s a great way to get liver into your diet without having to eat it as a whole food. Simply thinly slice raw liver and dehydrate it (either in a dehydrator or in a very low oven), then grind it into a fine powder using a good food processor. You need to make sure it's really dehydrated first, at least 24 hours in a dehydrator works for me. You can easily sprinkle it into smoothies, mix it into yoghurt, or stir it into soups and stews for a super nutrient boost—without even noticing it’s there!
4. Liver Pâté
If you like pâté, this is one of the tastiest ways to eat liver. Simply sauté onions and garlic in plenty of butter, add chopped liver and cook until just done, then blend with more butter, a splash of cream, and a dash of balsamic vinegar for extra depth. Serve with sourdough toast or oatcakes for a delicious, nutrient-packed snack.
5. Marinate for a Milder Flavour
If you find liver too strong, soaking it in milk, lemon juice, or apple cider vinegar for a few hours before cooking can really help mellow the flavour and improve the texture. Then cook it quickly in a hot pan with plenty of butter and seasoning. Overcooking makes liver tough and bitter, so keep it pink in the middle for the best results!
Give It a Go!
Liver is like nature’s most bioavailable multivitamin, and when it’s from 100% grass-fed cattle, you’re getting all the goodness without any unnecessary additives. If you’ve been put off in the past, why not try one of these simple methods? You might be surprised at how easy (and tasty) it can be!
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