Absolute Best Liver and Onions

Name: Absolute Best Liver and Onions
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds sliced beef liver; 1.5 cups milk, or as needed; 0.25 cup butter, divided; 2 large Vidalia onions, sliced into rings; 2 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed; salt and pepper to taste

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This liver and onions recipe will turn liver haters into converts! It's very simple to make but the three things that will set your liver above all others are: 1) soak in milk, 2) turn the liver as little as possible when cooking, and 3) don't overcook.

Recipe by JSHULER43

Updated on October 19, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

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

Directions

Gently rinse liver slices under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place in a shallow dish; pour in enough milk to cover. Let stand while preparing onions, or set aside for longer if you have time. Soaking will remove any bitterness.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion rings; cook and stir in butter until tender and soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer onions into a bowl and set the skillet aside.
Place flour on a plate; season with salt and pepper. Drain milk from liver and coat liver slices in flour mixture.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet; increase heat to medium-high and fry coated liver slices until lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Return onions to the skillet and reduce heat to medium; continue to cook until onions are heated through and liver is slightly pink inside, or longer to suit your taste.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

687	Calories
21g	Fat
74g	Carbs
49g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 687
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 11g	54%
Cholesterol 578mg	193%
Sodium 309mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 74g	27%
Dietary Fiber 4g	16%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 49g
Vitamin C 13mg	65%
Calcium 165mg	13%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 939mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.