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British Liver and Onions with Mash

Cultural Context

Originating from British home cooking, Liver and Onions with Mash is a comforting dish that showcases the use of offal, which was once a staple in frugal households. Traditionally served with creamy mashed potatoes, it reflects the British ethos of making the most of every ingredient. Today, this dish is cherished for its nostalgic flavors and is often featured in pubs and homes alike, with variations including different types of liver and sauces.

BritishGBmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup beef stock
1 tablespoon Bovril
4 slices streaky bacon
1 lb lamb liver
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chives

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

liver

🥗Healthier: chicken liver

💰Cheaper: pork liver

Chicken liver is leaner and often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats and is versatile.

beef stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable stock is lighter and can be made easily.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

1

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

2

Add sliced onions to the pan and cook for about 15 minutes, turning frequently to caramelize them without burning.

3

Add flour to the onions to help create the stock, mixing until the flour absorbs the oil and onion juices.

4

Pour in prepared beef stock made from Bovril and bring to a simmer, then set aside the onion gravy.

5

Clean the pan and heat it over medium-high heat.

6

Season the lamb liver with a mixture of plain flour, salt, and pepper.

7

Cook the liver in the pan for about 4 minutes on each side, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan with liver and bacon.

8

Add streaky bacon to the pan with the liver as it cooks.

9

Once the liver is cooked, return the onion gravy to the pan to combine with the liver and bacon.

10

Prepare mashed potatoes with milk, butter, and mayonnaise.

11

Plate the liver and onions with bacon on top of the mashed potatoes, adding the onion gravy over the dish.

12

Garnish with freshly chopped chives.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingmashing

Equipment Needed

skilletknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Liver and OnionsLiver with Mash

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