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Beef Liver and Onions with Gravy is a simple recipe that transforms beef liver into a tasty dinner. Old Fashioned Liver and Onions Recipe tastes just like Mom or Grandma made it back in the day.
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Beef Liver and Onions with Gravy - Old Fashioned Liver and Onions Recipe

Beef Liver and Onions with Gravy is a simple recipe that transforms beef liver into a tasty dinner. Old Fashioned Liver and Onions Recipe tastes just like Mom or Grandma made it back in the day.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef liver and onions, beef liver and onions with gravy, beef liver with onions, how to fry beef liver, how to fry liver, liver and onions, old fashioned liver and onions
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 287kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons bacon grease (butter or vegetable oil work too)
  • 3 small onions
  • 3/4 to 1 pound beef liver, sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or seasoned salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup hot water

Instructions

  • Slice onions thin.
    Beef Liver and Onions with Gravy is a simple recipe that transforms beef liver into a tasty dinner. Old Fashioned Liver and Onions Recipe tastes just like Mom or Grandma made it back in the day.
  • Fry in bacon grease in a hot skillet over medium-hot heat until soft. Remove onions and set aside.
    Beef Liver and Onions with Gravy is a simple recipe that transforms beef liver into a tasty dinner. Old Fashioned Liver and Onions Recipe tastes just like Mom or Grandma made it back in the day.
  • Combine flour, salt and pepper.
    Beef Liver and Onions with Gravy is a simple recipe that transforms beef liver into a tasty dinner. Old Fashioned Liver and Onions Recipe tastes just like Mom or Grandma made it back in the day.
  • Dust beef liver in flour mixture.
    Beef Liver and Onions with Gravy is a simple recipe that transforms beef liver into a tasty dinner. Old Fashioned Liver and Onions Recipe tastes just like Mom or Grandma made it back in the day.
  • Fry dusted liver in remaining bacon grease (if dry add a little bit of vegetable oil first) over medium-hot heat.
  • Once the bottom is golden brown, flip. Add the onions back on top and brown the second side.
    Beef Liver and Onions with Gravy is a simple recipe that transforms beef liver into a tasty dinner. Old Fashioned Liver and Onions Recipe tastes just like Mom or Grandma made it back in the day.
  • Remove to hot platter.
  • Optional: add a little bit of leftover flour to the drippings (no more than a tablespoon of flour), whisk. Add hot water, and whisk and heat until pan gravy forms.
    Beef Liver and Onions with Gravy is a simple recipe that transforms beef liver into a tasty dinner. Old Fashioned Liver and Onions Recipe tastes just like Mom or Grandma made it back in the day.
  • Pour over liver and onions on platter, and serve!
    Beef Liver and Onions with Gravy is a simple recipe that transforms beef liver into a tasty dinner. Old Fashioned Liver and Onions Recipe tastes just like Mom or Grandma made it back in the day.

Notes

  • Be sure the beef liver is sliced thin.  This makes it more palatable.
  • Optional step: if you've got extra time, soak the liver in milk for a couple hours to remove bitter flavors.
  • I highly recommend using bacon grease for this dish; however, vegetable oil or butter will work too.
  • Fry the beef liver rapidly so that it doesn't get over cooked.
  • Don't skimp on the onions!
  • The gravy step is optional, but highly recommended.
  • Serve with Potato Pancakes!
  • The nutritional information below is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 244mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 14373IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 5mg