Best 9 Beef Liver And Onions Recipes

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Take a culinary adventure with our delectable beef liver and onions recipes, a classic dish bursting with flavor and essential nutrients. These recipes cater to a range of preferences, from the traditional pan-fried liver and onions to the more adventurous liver and onions with bacon and mushrooms. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring a perfect cooking experience. Discover how to select the freshest liver, prepare it expertly, and cook it to tender perfection. Learn the art of caramelizing onions to complement the rich flavor of the liver. Explore variations such as the tangy liver and onions with balsamic vinegar or the creamy liver and onions with sour cream. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes will guide you towards creating a delicious and satisfying meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY AND GOOD BEEF LIVER AND ONIONS AND GRAVY



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Make and share this Easy and Good Beef Liver and Onions and Gravy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AndreaW

Categories     Beef Organ Meats

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 -4 beef liver, 1 nch cuts of
ground red pepper (I like red for the spice) or ground black pepper (I like red for the spice)
garlic salt or salt
olive oil
1 -2 yellow onion
olive oil
salt and pepper
1 yellow onion
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth
3/4 cup water
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Liver.
  • Defrost the liver and soak in cold water for about 5-10 minutes.
  • Pad them dry and dash all slices with the salt and pepper.
  • Coat the bottom of a large skillet with a generous amount of olive oil.
  • Heat oil on high for about a minute and add liver.
  • Cook 3minutes.
  • Turn.
  • Dash salt and pepper on other side.
  • Cook 3minutes.
  • Your Done.
  • Onion.
  • Cut into big slices.
  • Coat bottom of pan with olive oil or butter if you want to be bad.
  • (It's better with olive oil.) Heat oil about 1minute.
  • Add onion.
  • Dash with salt and pepper.
  • Cook until brown on high or med high.
  • Make sure to frequently stir onions and don't let them burn.
  • Adjust temp if needed.
  • Gravy.
  • Cut onion into small pieces.
  • Melt butter in pan and add onions.
  • Cook them down on high for about 5min.
  • Do not let burn.
  • Stir in 4tbs of flour and stir.
  • Add Broth and Water.
  • Stir and stir some more.
  • You Don't need to add salt becuase the broth has enough, but add pepper if you like.
  • Bring broth to a boil and let simmer about 20 minutes, stirring every so often.

LUBY'S CAFETERIA BEEF LIVER AND ONIONS



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This is a most requested recipe from the Luby's Cafeteria posted in response to a request. Prep time includes soaking time.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Beef Organ Meats

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 lbs beef liver, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 large onion, sliced 1/4 inch slices
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 cup milk
2 extra large eggs
3 cups fine dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Soak liver in cold salted water for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned.
  • Sprinkle with salt.
  • Keep warm.
  • In a shallow bowl, whisk together milk and eggs until well blended.
  • Place bread crumbs in separate shallow bowl.
  • Rinse liver under cool running water.
  • Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Dip into milk mixture, then into bread crumbs, coating evenly.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add liver and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
  • Top with onions.

BEEF LIVER AND ONIONS



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I know that a lot of people don't care for liver and I have to admit we go through spurts on having it. But when we do, this is our favorite recipe.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Beef Organ Meats

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs liver
1/4 cup flour
3 slices bacon, halved
1/2 cup onion, sliced
1/2 cup beef broth
1/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon tarragon

Steps:

  • Coat liver with flour; set aside.
  • Brown bacon; drain on paper towels.
  • Brown onions in drippings.
  • Brown liver quickly in same skillet, about 1 minute on each side.
  • Drain fat.
  • Combine broth, water, liver, pepper and tarragon.
  • Cover and simmer 20 minutes until liver is fork tender.
  • Uncover; top with bacon.
  • Simmer uncovered 5 to 10 minutes until sauce is consistency of gravy.

DEE'S BEEF LIVER AND ONIONS



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I cook mine a little bit different with bacon grease and onions, and then steam that puppy a while until it is tender and makes its own gravy.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Beef Organ Meats

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 slices bacon
1 onion, sliced thin
1 lb liver, sliced thin
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon season salt
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Cook bacon; remove bacon and set aside.
  • Put sliced onion in the same frying pan and fry a little.
  • Mix the flour and season salt together. Dredge liver in the flour mixture.
  • Move onion over to the side.
  • Add floured liver to the fry pan. Fry until brown on one side.
  • Flip liver over and place onion on top.
  • Brown on other side.
  • Add 1 cup water; cover and simmer on low heat until gravy forms, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.5, Fat 29.8, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 351.4, Sodium 552.9, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.2, Protein 31.6

BRAISED BEEF LIVER AND ONIONS



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A very inexpensive and healthy main dish. Even people who are not fond of liver will eat it cooked this way. Especially good when sweet Vidalia onions are in season. We typically serve with macaroni and cheese and spinach for added iron.

Provided by RMess

Categories     Beef Organ Meats

Time 25m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

flour
seasoning salt
pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb beef liver, sliced
2 onions, thinly sliced
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 cup water, hot

Steps:

  • Dredge sliced liver in seasoned flour.
  • Brown liver on both sides in oiled skillet over medium high heat.
  • Place onions on top of liver in skillet.
  • Dissolve bouillon cubes in hot water, pour on top of liver and onions.
  • Cover and simmer on low until onions are tender and broth forms a thin gravy.

KITTENCAL'S BEEF LIVER AND ONIONS



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Plan ahead the liver needs to sit in the milk for 2 hours before cooking to remove any bitter or sharp taste, this is a critical step so do not omit! --- fry the onions while the liver sits in the milk, use as many onions as you desire, I use 3 three jumbo onions, since my family loves spicy I also add in some cayenne pepper to the flour mixture --- the trick to perfect liver is not to overcook and leave only slightly pink in the middle, you may increase or double this recipe --- serve with mashed potatoes or fries :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Beef Organ Meats

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs beef liver (rinsed well under cold water, can use more liver)
milk (to cover the liver completely, about 2 cups)
3 -4 tablespoons butter (or use oil)
3 large onions (halved then thinly sliced, can use as many onions as desired)
2 teaspoons sugar (use white or brown sugar)
1 1/2 cups flour (might need a little more)
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 -3 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • Place the rinsed liver in a large bowl and cover with milk toss gently with hands to coat all the pieces evenly in the milk; place in refrigerater for 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile heat 3-4 tablespoons butter or oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add in onions with sugar; saute until soft and lightly browned (about 10-12 minutes) remove to a plate or bowl.
  • In a shallow dish (I use an 8x8-inch baking dish for this) season the flour with seasoned salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper.
  • Drain the liver over a strainer (make sure to drain well).
  • Coat each piece of liver in the flour mixture then place on a plate.
  • Heat 2-3 tablespoons oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add in the liver slices a few at a time; cook until browned on both sides (DO NOT OVERCOOK THE LIVER, leave just slightly pink in the middle!) remove to a large plate or platter; cover loosley with foil to keep liver warm or place in a 200 degree F oven to keep warm.
  • Add the onions back to the skillet to heat through and combine with the browned bits in the pan.
  • Serve the onions with the liver.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1444.2, Fat 45.1, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 2222.9, Sodium 634.1, Carbohydrate 80.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 7, Protein 169.2

BEEF LIVER AND ONIONS WITH WHITE WINE



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Make and share this Beef Liver and Onions With White Wine recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gay Gilmore

Categories     Beef Organ Meats

Time 25m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 lb beef liver
1/4-1/2 cup butter
oil, to taste
2 cups thinly sliced onions
1 -2 tablespoon fresh sage, minced
1/2 cup beef stock
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon minced Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Combine flour, salt and pepper in bag.
  • Slice the liver into 1/2 inch strips and shake in bag of seasonings to coat.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat skillet with 2-3 tablespoons of butter and a dash of oil.
  • Saute the onions on medium heat until tender and glossy.
  • Transfer to side dish and sprinkle with sage, salt and pepper.
  • Return skillet to high heat, add 3-4 tablespoons butter and dash of oil.
  • Add liver and sear 5 minutes until brown.
  • Inside meat should be slightly pink.
  • Return onions to pan til heated.
  • Remove liver and onions from pan and plate.
  • Use stock and wine to deglaze pan and reduce liquid til you have a thickened sauce.
  • Pour over liver and onions, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

BEEF LIVER AND ONIONS MARINATED



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This is a recipe culled from several others, using the remains of many bottles of sauces in my refrigerator, in an attempt to create a liver recipe that 9 children will all love.

Provided by Harpwriter

Categories     Beef Organ Meats

Time 55m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup water
3 (10 ounce) packages liver
3 tablespoons oil
1 large onion

Steps:

  • Mix together brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, teriyaki sauce, worcestershire sauce, and water.
  • Slice liver into strips. Marinate for 1 hour in sauce.
  • Slice onion into thin rings. Saute onions in oil. Add marinated liver. Brown. Simmer for 15 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.1, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 235.7, Sodium 318.4, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 13.1, Protein 18

BEEF OR PORK LIVER, WITH BACON AND ONIONS (FOR 2)



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A delicious way to eat beef or pork liver, along with bacon and onions. Cook more bacon, liver, and onions if serving to more people. If you do, just be sure to simmer everything (covered) for exactly 15 minutes. Prep time also includes cooking the bacon, the onions, and the liver, before simmering it in the skillet for 15...

Provided by Cindi M Bauer

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 slices bacon (use thin sliced bacon)
3 large onions, sliced thin
salt & pepper, to season the onions and liver
1/2 lb. beef or pork liver, sliced thin
1/2 cup flour
Crisco butter flavor all-vegetable shortening

Steps:

  • 1. In a 12-inch skillet, cook the bacon slices. (This should take about 20 minutes.)
  • 2. Remove bacon slices from skillet, and set aside, but DO NOT drain off the bacon grease.
  • 3. To the bacon grease in skillet, add the sliced onions; season with salt and pepper. Cook onion slices over medium to medium-high heat, for about 15 minutes; stirring often.
  • 4. Remove onions from the skillet, and set aside, but DO NOT drain off any of the bacon grease. To the skillet, add a couple tablespoons of the Buttered Flavored Crisco.
  • 5. In a shallow bowl, add the flour; sprinkle in some of the salt and pepper. Lightly dust liver in the flour, add to the skillet, and cook liver over medium heat; till lightly browned on both sides. This doesn't take very long, so watch and turn liver quickly, so it doesn't burn in skillet. Remove cooked liver from the skillet, and set aside on a plate.
  • 6. Add the sliced onions back to the skillet. Place liver on top of the cooked onions, then top the liver with the bacon slices. Cover skillet with a lid; cook the liver, bacon and onions over low heat (a low simmer) for exactly 15 minutes.
  • 7. Turn off heat; remove the liver, bacon, and onions, and place on a serving platter or plate to serve.
  • 8. Note: You may think the 3 large onions is a bit too much for this recipe, but it's not. The onions do cook down quite a bit.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality beef liver for the best flavor and texture. Look for liver that is a deep red color and has no signs of bruising or discoloration.
  • Soak the liver in milk for 30 minutes to remove any bitterness. This step is optional, but it can help to improve the flavor of the liver.
  • Slice the liver against the grain into thin strips. This will help to make the liver more tender and easier to chew.
  • Season the liver with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also use a marinade to add extra flavor.
  • Cook the liver over medium-high heat until it is cooked through. Be careful not to overcook the liver, as this will make it tough and dry.
  • Serve the liver immediately with your favorite sides. Some popular options include mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.

Conclusion:

Beef liver and onions is a classic dish that is both delicious and nutritious. It is a great way to enjoy the unique flavor of liver, and it is also a good source of protein, iron, and other essential nutrients. With a few simple tips, you can make beef liver and onions that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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