Description
A rustic yet elegant twist on a traditional dish, this Caramelized Onion Beef Liver recipe delivers rich, tender liver topped with golden-sweet onions and fresh herbs. The milk soak tenderizes the meat while reducing bitterness, making it perfect even for liver skeptics. Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a complete, hearty meal.
Ingredients
1 lb beef liver, sliced
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
1 ½ cups whole milk
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs rosemary
Instructions
1. Soak the sliced liver in a bowl with whole milk for at least 30 minutes. This softens the flavor and improves tenderness.
2. In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 25–30 minutes until deeply caramelized.
3. Remove liver from milk and pat dry thoroughly. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
4. Push onions aside in the skillet or remove them temporarily. Add more olive oil if needed. Sear liver slices over medium-high heat, 2–3 minutes per side until browned but slightly pink inside.
5. Return the onions to the skillet. Add thyme and rosemary sprigs. Let everything warm together for 2–3 minutes, then serve hot.
Notes
Don’t skip the milk soak – It makes a world of difference in flavor and texture.
Use a heavy skillet for consistent heat and proper searing of the liver.
Let the onions fully caramelize – patience is key to their deep sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 280mg