Jamaican Beef Liver Tacos
These Jamaican Beef Liver Tacos are a flavorful twist on taco night, featuring tender beef liver seasoned with bold Jamaican spices like thyme, allspice, garlic, scallion, and Scotch bonnet pepper. Served in warm tortillas with avocado, pickled onions, cabbage, lime, and crunchy pumpkin seeds, this recipe is comforting, vibrant, and full of Caribbean flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef liver chop up
- 2 large onions thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper (red)
- 1/2 ketchup
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1 tbsp allspice
- 2 tbsp mushroom soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground pimento (allspice)
- 2 cups water
- 3 tbsp oil
- Juice of 1 lime for soaking the liver
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper (optional for heat) Deseeded and finely chopped
- taco shell
- sweet plantain
Instructions
- Remove that white cast from the liver. Then soak the liver in lime juice and vinegar for about 10 minutes. This helps to tenderize the liver and reduce any strong flavors.
- Rinse the liver slices thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Marination:
- In a large bowl, combine the liver slices with the onion, bell peppers, minced garlic, scotch bonnet pepper (if using), thyme, whole allspice, mushroom soy sauce, salt, black pepper, paprika, all purpose and pimento. Mix well to ensure the liver is evenly coated with the spices and seasonings. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the liver. Cook up for 5 mins while it spinging it own juice.
- Add in water, ketchup, sugar, and adjust seasonings to taste, then bring to a simmer. Allow the mixture to cook for about 5-10 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
- Serving:
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Assemble tacos with toppings.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Notes
- Do not overcook the liver.
- Add extra lime juice before serving for brightness.
- Pair with crunchy toppings for the best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 7gCalories: 1308kcalCarbohydrates: 89gProtein: 105gFat: 60gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 29gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1255mgSodium: 1872mgPotassium: 2542mgFiber: 11gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 81609IUVitamin C: 203mgCalcium: 232mgIron: 26mg
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