Best 7 Sauteed Beef Liver With Onions Peppers Recipes

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Craving a delectable and nutritious meal? Look no further than our sautéed beef liver with onions and peppers. This classic dish is not only packed with flavor, but also boasts an impressive array of health benefits. Beef liver is an excellent source of iron, vitamin B12, and copper, essential nutrients for maintaining energy levels, healthy red blood cells, and a strong immune system. The accompanying onions and peppers add a vibrant sweetness and crunch, while also providing a boost of vitamins and antioxidants. Prepared in a matter of minutes, this sautéed beef liver is a quick and easy way to enjoy a satisfying and nourishing meal.

This comprehensive article features not just one, but three enticing variations of sautéed beef liver. The first recipe presents the classic combination of beef liver, onions, and peppers, sautéed to perfection in a flavorful sauce. For those seeking a touch of Asian inspiration, the second recipe incorporates a delectable teriyaki sauce, adding a sweet and savory dimension to the dish. Lastly, the third recipe introduces a delightful twist with the addition of bacon and mushrooms, creating a hearty and savory sautéed beef liver that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Each recipe is meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can achieve culinary success. Helpful tips and suggestions are also provided to guide you through the cooking process and elevate your sautéed beef liver to new heights of deliciousness. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, this article has everything you need to create a mouthwatering and nutritious meal that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC BEEF LIVER & ONIONS



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Rich in iron and other essential nutrients, beef liver has been a favorite for generations. Enjoy this classic recipe updated with a tangy horseradish balsamic sauce.

Provided by BIWFD

Categories     Entrée

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound sliced beef or calf's Liver, cut 1/4 to 3/8 inch thick
3/4 cup fat-free milk
2 large sweet onions, such as Vidalia, thinly sliced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon butter, divided
1/4 cup Horseradish Balsamic Sauce

Steps:

  • Rinse Liver using cold water; place in medium bowl. Completely cover with milk. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare Horseradish Balsamic Sauce.Horseradish Balsamic Sauce:Combine 2/3 cup prepared creamy horseradish and 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onions; cook and stir 15 to 20 minutes until soft and caramelized, reducing heat, if necessary. Remove onions from skillet; set aside and keep warm.
  • Remove liver from milk; discard milk. Combine flour, salt and pepper in small bowl. Using sifter, evenly dust each piece of liver with seasoned flour mixture. Melt 1-1/2 teaspoons oil and 1-1/2 teaspoons butter in same skillet until hot. Add half of liver; cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side until evenly browned on outside, but pink inside. Repeat with remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons oil, 1-1/2 teaspoons butter and remaining liver.
  • Serve liver and onions with Horseradish Balsamic Sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330

SAUTEED CALF'S LIVER



Sauteed Calf's Liver image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound calf's liver, cut into 1/2 inch thick pieces
1 1/2 cups whole milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons sunflower or other neutral-tasting oil, plus more as needed
4 fresh sage sprigs, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place liver in a nonreactive (ceramic or glass) bowl and pour milk over. Refrigerate, covered, 5 to 6 hours.
  • In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. When butter is shimmering, add onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring more frequently until onions are very soft and brown, 30 to 40 minutes more.
  • Drain liver and discard milk. Pat liver dry with paper towels.
  • Spread flour on a plate and season with salt and pepper. Thoroughly coat liver with the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  • Heat a large (13-inch) saute pan over medium heat and add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the oil and heat until shimmering. Cook (in batches, if necessary, to avoid crowding pan) until liver is firm (but not hard) and browned on the outside but still slightly pink in the center, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining liver, adding more oil to the pan as necessary. Add sage and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Divide liver among plates and top with onions.

SMOTHERED BEEF LIVER



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If you like liver, you will LOVE this way of cooking it. Easy and delicious. If you don't like liver, try this and you might learn to LIKE it.

Provided by PATTY MAE

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 pound beef liver
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup water
½ teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until soft, but not browned. Remove from pan using a slotted spoon, and set aside. Slice the liver into serving size pieces, and remove any membrane.
  • In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, salt and pepper. Dredge the liver in the flour mixture, and place into the hot skillet. Brown the liver quickly on each side. Place reserved onions on top of liver pieces. Pour the tomato sauce and water over everything in the pan, lifting the liver pieces to let the tomato sauce coat the bottom of the pan.
  • Sprinkle the oregano over everything, and simmer over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Be careful not to overcook, or liver will be tough. I serve this with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 312.1 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 955 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

ABSOLUTE BEST LIVER AND ONIONS



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This recipe will turn liver haters into converts. Very simple! The three things that will set your liver above all others are: 1) soak in milk, 2)turn liver as little as possible and 3) don't overcook!

Provided by JSHULER43

Categories     Everyday Cooking

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds sliced beef liver
1 ½ cups milk, or as needed
¼ cup butter, divided
2 large Vidalia onions, sliced into rings
2 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Gently rinse liver slices under cold water, and place in a medium bowl. Pour in enough milk to cover. Let stand while preparing onions. (I like to soak up to an hour or two - whatever you have time for.) This step is SO important in taking the bitter taste of the liver out.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Separate onion rings, and saute them in butter until soft. Remove onions, and melt remaining butter in the skillet. Season the flour with salt and pepper, and put it in a shallow dish or on a plate. Drain milk from liver, and coat slices in the flour mixture.
  • When the butter has melted, turn the heat up to medium-high, and place the coated liver slices in the pan. Cook until nice and brown on the bottom. Turn, and cook on the other side until browned. Add onions, and reduce heat to medium. Cook a bit longer to taste. Our family prefers the liver to just barely retain a pinkness on the inside when you cut to check. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687 calories, Carbohydrate 74.2 g, Cholesterol 577.9 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 48.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 308.7 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

LIVER WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS



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I found the secret to getting my children to eat liver was to start early, before other kids let them know that liver is supposed to be "yucky". This tasty stir-fry has good flavor.-Naomi Giddis, Two Buttes, Colorado.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound liver, cut into bite-size pieces
1 large onion, thinly sliced into rings
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Cooked rice or noodles

Steps:

  • In a large bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add liver; toss to coat. In a large skillet, cook onion and peppers in 2 tablespoons oil until crisp-tender. Remove from pan; set aside. , In same skillet, cook and stir liver in remaining oil for 5-7 minutes or until no pink remains. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth and soy sauce until smooth; stir into liver. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return vegetables to the skillet; heat through. Serve with rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 332mg cholesterol, Sodium 898mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

SAUTEED ONIONS AND PEPPERS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large yellow onions
1/4 cup olive oil
2 red bell peppers, julienned
2 yellow bell peppers, julienned
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the onions in half, and then slice them into 1/8-inch-thick half-rounds. (You will have about 10 cups of onions.)
  • Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions and saute for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the peppers, garlic, vinegar, tomato puree, pepper flakes, salt and pepper and continue cooking an additional 10 minutes.

SAUTEED CALF'S LIVER WITH ONIONS AND CAPERS



Sauteed Calf's Liver With Onions and Capers image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onions
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup flour for dredging
1 1/2 pounds calf's liver, sliced (4 or 8 slices)
2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons capers
4 tablespoons sherry or red-wine vinegar
4 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a nonstick skillet. Add the onions, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for about 4 minutes, stirring and tossing until lightly browned and tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Blend the flour with salt and pepper and dredge the liver slices on all sides in the mixture. Shake off the excess.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the liver slices in one layer. Add the liver and cook over high heat on one side (2 minutes for thin slices; a minute longer for thicker slices). Turn the liver and cook 2 minutes more or according to taste. Transfer the liver to a heated platter.
  • Add the butter to the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the capers and cook 1 minute, stirring. Add the cooked onions, stirring well with a wooden spatula. Add the vinegar and parsley. Blend well, swirling. Pour over the liver and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 321, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 477 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose Fresh Liver: Opt for a healthy, plump, and moist liver with a deep reddish-brown color. Avoid any discoloration or unpleasant odor.
  • Slice Against the Grain: Before cooking, slice the liver against the grain into thin strips. This helps tenderize the liver and ensures even cooking.
  • Soak the Liver (Optional): Soaking the liver in milk or water for 30 minutes to an hour can help reduce any bitterness and improve the texture.
  • Season Well: Don't be afraid to generously season the liver with salt, pepper, and other spices of your choice. This will enhance the flavor and make the dish more enjoyable.
  • Cook Over Medium-High Heat: Sauté the liver over medium-high heat to ensure a quick and even cook. This prevents the liver from becoming tough and rubbery.
  • Stir Continuously: Keep stirring the liver while cooking to prevent it from sticking to the pan and ensure even browning.
  • Don't Overcook: Liver cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked liver becomes tough and dry. Aim for a slightly pink or medium-rare doneness.
  • Add Vegetables: Sautéed onions, peppers, and other vegetables add flavor, color, and texture to the dish. Feel free to experiment with different vegetable combinations.

Conclusion:

Sautéed beef liver with onions and peppers is a classic dish that offers a unique and delicious flavor experience. By following these tips and using fresh, high-quality ingredients, you can create a tender, flavorful, and nutritious meal that is sure to impress your family and friends. Remember to choose fresh liver, slice it thinly, season it well, cook it over medium-high heat, and don't overcook it. Enjoy this delectable dish as a main course or as part of a larger meal.

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