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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (406g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt

Calories 672
Calories from Fat 218 (32%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 24.2g 37%
Saturated Fat 9.4g 46%
Monounsaturated Fat 6.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Trans Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 646mg 215%
Sodium 222mg 9%
Potassium 938mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 58.9g 19%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 12%
Sugars 7.2g
Protein 52.3g 104%

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Kittencal's Beef Liver and Onions

Recipe #268528 | 2½ hours | 2 hours prep | add private note
KITTENCAL

By: KITTENCAL
Nov 28, 2007

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

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile heat 3-4 tablespoons butter or oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. 3
    Add in onions with sugar; saute until soft and lightly browned (about 10-12 minutes) remove to a plate or bowl.
  4. 4
    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.
  5. 5
    Drain the liver over a strainer (make sure to drain well).
  6. 6
    Coat each piece of liver in the flour mixture then place on a plate.
  7. 7
    Heat 2-3 tablespoons oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. 8
    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.
  9. 9
    Add the onions back to the skillet to heat through and combine with the browned bits in the pan.
  10. 10
    Serve the onions with the liver.
  11. 11
    Delicious!

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From: The Daycare Lady

On Oct 5, 2009

This is the way that I've always prepared liver, but I do one thing differently. I always prepare 2 packages of beef gravy and pour it over the liver and onions before putting it in the oven. It's even better this way.

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  • From: Localvore

    On Mar 16, 2009

    Just got done eating this liver and onions for lunch. Fantastic!!! This recipe was easy to make and for some reason it didn't even stink up the house while it was cooking! Perhaps it was the soaking in milk? I am not sure but Kittencal, I have loved every single one of the recipes I have made of yours :D

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  • From: Elbow Macaroni

    On Nov 9, 2008

    This is a great recipe. I do not like liver. I can remember when my Mom fixed it and it was so bitter, tough and chewy! My husband loves it, so I tried. I used bacon grease in place of the oil, and followed the recipe otherwise. DH loved it, as did a friend who was invited. I found it to be tender and quite edible. Four kids even ate it, although one had to add ketchup to get it down! LOL! Thanks for a great recipe....I'm not afraid of liver anymore, and will cook this again.

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    From: Chef Regina V. Smith

    On May 20, 2008

    Excellent. I have never soaked liver in milk before and I think that it really improved the flavour. If you are at all a little 'iffy' about eating liver, this is the method for you to try. It is very important not to overcook it. (Your mother cooked it that way and that is why you didn't like it.) Thanks Kittencal.

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