Beef Liver and Onions

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) beef liver, sliced into ½-inch thick pieces
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup milk (for soaking liver)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 4 tbsp butter (or a mix of butter and oil)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Prep the liver: Place liver slices in a bowl and cover with milk. Let soak for 30–60 minutes to help remove bitterness. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Prep the onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter with 1 tablespoon oil. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring often, until soft and golden brown (about 10–15 minutes). Remove onions and set aside.
  3. Dredge the liver: In a shallow dish, mix flour with salt and pepper. Coat each liver slice lightly in the seasoned flour.
  4. Cook the liver: Add the remaining butter and oil to the skillet. Increase heat to medium-high and place liver slices in a single layer. Cook for about 2–3 minutes per side, until browned but still slightly pink in the center (overcooking can make liver tough).
  5. Combine & serve: Return onions to the skillet, mix gently with the liver, and heat through for 1–2 minutes. Serve hot with mashed potatoes or rice.

Tip: For extra flavor, deglaze the pan after cooking with a splash of beef broth or wine and pour over the dish.


If you want, I can also give you a rich onion gravy version of this recipe so it’s even more comforting.

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