Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThe Special RestaurantLiver & Onions Recipe

Liver & Onions Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Lightly breaded grilled liver with sautéed onions.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Breading

Cooking Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Liver

    Rinse the beef liver under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Remove any connective tissue and cut the liver into 1/2 inch thick slices.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Onions

    Peel and slice the onions into thin rings.

Breading the Liver

  1. 3

    Set Up Breading Station

    Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes. In the first dish, add the flour mixed with salt and black pepper. In the second dish, beat the eggs. In the third dish, place the breadcrumbs.

  2. 4

    Bread the Liver

    Coat each slice of liver first in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Set aside on a plate.

Cooking the Liver and Onions

  1. 5

    Cook the Onions

    In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until they are soft and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from skillet and keep warm.

  2. 6

    Cook the Liver

    In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and butter. Once hot, add the breaded liver slices. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Do not overcrowd the skillet; you may need to do this in batches.

  3. 7

    Combine and Serve

    Once the liver is cooked, return the sautéed onions to the skillet with the liver for a minute to reheat. Serve immediately, garnished with any remaining onions.

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