📝 Description
Beef Liver and Onions is a classic old-school dish made with tender beef liver, slowly caramelized onions, and a rich pan sauce. It’s simple, hearty, and full of deep savory flavor.
😋 Flavor & Experience
Savory, slightly earthy liver balanced by sweet caramelized onions and buttery pan juices. When cooked right, it’s tender, rich, and surprisingly comforting.
🛒 Ingredients
400–500 g beef liver 🥩
2 large onions, sliced 🧅
2–3 tbsp flour (for coating)
3 tbsp butter 🧈
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
Salt & black pepper
½ tsp paprika (optional)
1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice (optional, for balance)
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. 🧅 Caramelize onions
Cook sliced onions in butter over low heat until soft, golden, and sweet (10–15 minutes).
2. 🥩 Prepare liver
Rinse liver and pat dry. Lightly coat with flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
3. 🔥 Sear liver
Heat oil and butter in a pan. Cook liver 2–3 minutes per side until browned but still tender (don’t overcook).
4. 🧅 Combine
Add caramelized onions back into the pan with liver.
5. 🍋 Finish flavor
Optional: add a splash of vinegar or lemon juice to balance richness.
6. 🍽️ Serve
Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or bread.
⏱️ Time
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 30 min
🔥 Nutrition (approx per serving)
Kcal: 380 | Protein: 42g | Servings: 3–4
