This Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Steak, Liver & Bacon is a rich and hearty recipe, which includes fillet steak and calves’ liver. It’s a restaurant-quality dish, ready in about 15 minutes.
Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Steak, Liver & Bacon Ingredients
Mash
- 800g potatoes
- 500g Brussels sprouts
- 1 splash of semi-skimmed milk
Steak & Liver
- 1 × 300g fillet steak
- 200g calves’ liver slices
- 1 tbsp English mustard powder
- Olive oil
- 4 rashers smoked streaky bacon
- A few sprigs fresh lemon thyme
Gravy
- 2 red onions
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 heaped tsp plain flour
- 1 tbsp blackberry jam
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 swig smooth beer or ale
- 1 chicken stock cube
How To Make Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Steak, Liver & Bacon
- Boil and mash veg: Slice potatoes and sprouts, boil until tender, then mash with milk and season.
- Cook the steak: Flatten and season steak with mustard powder. Sear in oil, turning every minute until cooked to preference.
- Start the gravy: Slice onions, sauté with rosemary, add flour, jam, Worcestershire sauce, beer, stock cube, and water. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish meat: Cook bacon in steak pan, then add liver slices and thyme, turning after a minute.
- Assemble and serve: Plate mashed veg, top with liver, bacon, thyme, and sliced steak. Serve gravy on the side.

Recipe Tips
- How to avoid tough liver: Cook liver briefly—just 1–2 minutes per side.
- What can I use instead of blackberry jam? Try redcurrant jelly or a spoonful of balsamic glaze.
- How do I make the gravy thicker? Let it simmer longer or add an extra pinch of flour.
- Can I skip the beer or ale? Yes, substitute with a splash of beef stock or water.
- Do I need to peel the Brussels sprouts? No, just trim the ends.
What To Serve With Steak, Liver & Bacon
This meal is hearty on its own, but you could add:
- Steamed green beans
- Creamed spinach
- Horseradish mustard
- Warm crusty bread
How To Store Steak, Liver & Bacon
Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Reheat: Gently reheat in a pan or microwave, add a splash of water to the gravy.
Freeze: Not recommended due to texture changes in liver and mash.
Steak, Liver & Bacon Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 556 kcal per serving
- Protein: ~42g
- Fat: ~28g
- Carbs: ~35g
- Fiber: ~5g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Can I use lamb’s liver instead of calf’s liver?
Yes, just slice it thinly and cook it quickly.
What’s a good substitute for lemon thyme?
Use regular thyme and a small squeeze of lemon juice.
Is this dish kid-friendly?
It can be—just adjust the mustard and jam to milder flavors.
Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Steak, Liver & Bacon
Course: DinnerCuisine: BritishDifficulty: Easy4
servings5
minutes10
minutes556
kcalA rich, savory dish of mustard-rubbed steak, tender liver, crispy bacon, and rosemary-onion gravy—ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
800g potatoes, 500g Brussels sprouts, milk
300g fillet steak, 200g calves’ liver, mustard powder, oil
4 rashers bacon, lemon thyme
2 red onions, rosemary, flour, jam, Worcestershire, ale, chicken stock cube
Directions
- Slice and boil potatoes and sprouts, mash with milk.
- Flatten steak, season, sear on high heat.
- Start onion gravy with rosemary and seasonings.
- Cook bacon and liver briefly in the same pan.
- Assemble platter with mash, meats, thyme, and serve with gravy.
Notes
- Liver cooks fast—don’t overdo it.
- Blackberry jam adds sweet depth to the gravy.
- Mustard powder gives classic English sharpness.
- Serve hot and fresh for best results.