
Beef Liver
Description
Beef Liver - Authentic recipe from Egypt. Ready in 30 min. Try it now!
Directions
✓ researched- 1
Cut 400 g beef liver into thin strips. Cut 1 onion and 1 bell pepper into strips.
⏱️ approx. 12 min💡 Tip: Rindfleisch Kebda (Kebda Eskandarani, 'Alexandria-style liver') is an Egyptian street food — spiced beef liver quickly pan-fried with garlic, chili and bell pepper. Bold-flavored and fast.
- 2
The recipe calls for '1 onion' and '1 bell pepper' without a unit (meaning 1 piece each). Season the liver with 1 tsp cumin, garlic, chili and cardamom.
⏱️ approx. 12 min💡 Tip: Sear the liver very briefly over high heat (it will turn tough and dry otherwise). Cumin, garlic, chili and bell pepper are essential to the Alexandria style — which is spicy. High heat, quick fry.
- 3
Heat 2 tbsp oil until very hot, then sear the liver and vegetables quickly over high heat (3–5 min, liver still slightly pink inside). Finish with a squeeze of lemon.
⏱️ approx. 12 min💡 Tip: Kebda Eskandarani is served in flatbread (as a sandwich) or with rice/bread — the spicy, quickly sautéed liver. Accompanied with tahini, chili and pickled vegetables. A popular Egyptian street food.
📜 Origin & History
Beef Kebda is a classic Egyptian organ-meat dish.
🌿 Regional variants
With chicken liver
With chicken liver — milder flavor.
Milder
Less chili — mildly spiced.
🍷 What goes with it?
Served in flatbread as a sandwich. With rice or bread. With tahini and chili. Spicy and quick.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the data error?
The recipe lists '1 onion' and '1 bell pepper' without a quantity unit (the word 'piece' is missing). It means 1 piece of each.
What is Kebda Eskandarani?
'Alexandria-style liver' — an Egyptian street food made of spiced beef liver quickly sautéed with garlic, chili, bell pepper and cumin. Often served as a sandwich in flatbread.
How do you keep the liver tender?
Sear it very briefly over high heat (3–5 min, still slightly pink inside) — overcooked liver turns tough and dry. High heat and a quick cook are the key. Add salt only at the end.
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Ingredients
verified- Beef liver400 g
- Onion1 pcs
- Paprika1 pcs
- Oil2 tbsp
- Cumin1 tsp





