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Savory Beef Liver with Caramelized Onions

Savory Beef Liver with Caramelized Onions: Comfort on a Plate

Savory Beef Liver with Caramelized Onions is a delicious, nutrient-packed dish perfect for enriching your dinner table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Liver
  • 1 pound Beef Liver Fresh and firm is best.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances natural flavors.
  • 1 pinch Pepper Freshly cracked.
For the Cooking Fat
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can be replaced with olive oil.
For the Onions
  • 1 large Sweet Onion Yellow onions can be used.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh and minced.
Herb Option
  • 1 tablespoon Thyme or Parsley Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Bowl
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak the fresh beef liver in a bowl of milk for about 30 minutes.
  2. Slice the sweet onion into rings or half-moons.
  3. In a skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
  4. Add the sliced onions to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft and golden brown.
  5. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute before transferring to a plate.
  6. Season the soaked liver with salt and pepper after patting it dry.
  7. Cook the liver in the same skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side.
  8. Plate the liver and top with the caramelized onions and garnish with herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 350mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet.

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