Beef Liver and Onions
Simple, easy, and delicious! This hearty dish is a classic for liver lovers—pan-seared beef liver, sweet caramelized onions, and a rich pan sauce made with white wine and beef broth. Serve it with a fresh vegetable salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 lb beef liver, sliced into ½-inch strips
- ¼–½ cup butter (divided)
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- Oil (for cooking)
- 1–2 tbsp chopped fresh sage
- 2 cups minced onions
- ½ cup beef broth
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 1 tbsp chopped Italian parsley (for garnish)
Directions
- In a large zip-top bag or bowl, mix flour, salt, and pepper. Add sliced liver and shake or toss to coat evenly.
- In a large skillet, melt 2–3 tablespoons of butter with a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until soft and lightly browned.
- Remove the onions from the skillet and place them in a dish. Season with sage, salt, and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 3–4 tablespoons of butter with a drizzle of oil over high heat. Add the floured liver slices and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly until browned and cooked through.
- Return the cooked onions to the skillet with the liver. Toss together and heat through for 1–2 minutes.
- Transfer the liver and onions to a serving platter.
- Deglaze the pan with beef broth and white wine, scraping up any flavorful bits from the bottom. Let simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Pour the sauce over the liver and onions. Garnish with chopped parsley.
I love liver and my husband does too, so I make this dish often! Serve it with a fresh vegetable salad for a perfect meal.