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Beef Liver and Onions

Cultural Context

Beef liver and onions is a classic American dish that showcases the use of organ meats, which were once a staple in many households due to their affordability and nutritional value. This dish is often prepared as a quick meal during the week and is appreciated for its rich flavor and simplicity. It reflects a time when resourcefulness in cooking was essential, making the most out of available ingredients.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
1 lb beef liver
1 cup rice
1 cup sugar snap peas
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 packet brown gravy mix
1 cup green peppers
2 medium onions
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour

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

beef liver

🥗Healthier: chicken liver

💰Cheaper: pork liver

Chicken liver is lower in calories and fat, while pork liver is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour offers more nutrients, while cornstarch can be a cheaper thickening agent.

1

Start by cooking rice and sugar snap peas; rice is done and sugar snap peas are almost done.

2

Season the beef liver with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and brown gravy mix.

3

In a skillet, add about an inch of oil and heat it up.

4

Dust the liver in all-purpose flour, then add seasoning to the flour including garlic powder, onion powder, and brown gravy mix.

5

Once the skillet is hot, add the liver to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes on one side until browned.

6

Flip the liver and cook for another 2 minutes on the other side until browned and tender.

7

Remove the liver from the skillet and keep warm.

8

In the same skillet, add sliced onions and chopped green peppers to the drippings to begin making the gravy.

9

Add flour to the drippings to create a roux, using about 2-3 tablespoons of flour.

10

Stir in the onions and green peppers into the roux and let them cook down.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingpan-frying

Equipment Needed

skilletcutting boardknifemeasuring cups

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Liver and OnionsFried Liver with Onions

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