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Beef Liver Pate with Mushrooms, Garlic & Red Wine

A smooth, savory beef liver pâté blended with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, onions, red wine, and herbs, chilled into a rich spread perfect for crackers, toast, or charcuterie boards.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Dip
Cuisine American, French, Mediterranean
Servings 8 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb beef liver (cleaned and trimmed)
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 8 oz mushrooms (finely chopped)
  • 6-8 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 4 tbsp butter or beef tallow
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp rosemary
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp sage
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 6 tbsp heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Soak the liver in milk or salted water for 30-60 minutes if you want a milder flavor. Pat dry and cut into chunks.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter or tallow over medium heat. Add onions, mushrooms, and garlic. Cook 10-12 minutes until deeply browned and reduced
  • Add liver pieces and all seasonings. Cook about 4-6 minutes total, turning occasionally. The liver should still be slightly pink inside—overcooking can make it grainy.
  • Add red wine, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Simmer until most liquid reduces, about 5 minutes.
  • Let cool slightly, then blend in a food processor until smooth (or leave slightly rustic). Add cream. Taste and adjust seasoning aggressively—pâté needs more salt and pepper than you think.
  • Transfer to jars or ramekins and refrigerate at least 4 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 13gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 184mgSodium: 736mgPotassium: 364mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10104IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 4mg

Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients and preparation.