If you’ve never been a fan of liver, this recipe might change your mind! The secret to tender, flavorful liver lies in three key steps: soaking the liver in milk to remove bitterness, minimal flipping during cooking, and avoiding overcooking. This dish is rich, savory, and surprisingly easy to prepare.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds sliced beef liver
- 1 ½ cups milk (for soaking)
- ¼ cup butter, divided
- 2 large Vidalia onions, sliced into rings
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
1. Soak the Liver:
Rinse the liver slices under cold water, then pat dry. Place the liver in a shallow dish and cover with milk. Let it soak while preparing the onions (or longer if possible) to reduce bitterness.
2. Cook the Onions:
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender. Set the onions aside.
3. Prepare the Liver:
Drain the liver and coat each slice in a seasoned flour mixture (flour, salt, and pepper).
4. Cook the Liver:
In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter over medium-high heat. Fry the liver for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Return the onions to the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook until the liver is slightly pink inside (or to your desired doneness).
Enjoy the tender liver served with those sweet, caramelized onions!
This dish pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes or rice for a comforting, classic meal.
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 687
- Total Fat: 21g (27% Daily Value)
- Saturated Fat: 11g (54% Daily Value)
- Cholesterol: 578mg (193% Daily Value)
- Sodium: 309mg (13% Daily Value)
- Total Carbohydrate: 74g (27% Daily Value)
- Dietary Fiber: 4g (16% Daily Value)
- Total Sugars: 11g
- Protein: 49g (98% Daily Value)
- Vitamin C: 13mg (14% Daily Value)
- Calcium: 165mg (13% Daily Value)
- Iron: 12mg (67% Daily Value)
- Potassium: 939mg (20% Daily Value)
This nutrition breakdown is based on a serving of liver and onions and offers a hearty portion of protein, iron, and essential nutrients.