skillet weeknight · beef
Classic Beef Liver & Onions
25 minutes · serves 4 · slice thin, pull early
Protein: 1–1.25 lb beef liver, sliced ¼-inch thick
Overcooked liver is the reason kids swear it off. Thin slices hit 160°F fast — pull them right away once the thermometer reads safe. The milk soak is optional kitchen math, not a rule — skip it when everyone at the table is already on board.
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How to run it
- Pat liver dry. Optional soak: cover slices in milk or buttermilk 30–60 minutes in the fridge, then drain and pat dry — milder flavor for liver-shy eaters.
- Slice onions into half-moons. Salt and pepper both sides of the liver.
- Heat a cast-iron or heavy skillet with tallow or butter until hot. Dredge in flour if you like a light crust.
- Sear liver in batches about 1–2 minutes per side until slices reach 160°F in the thickest part, checked with a food thermometer.
- Set liver on a plate; add a little more fat if the pan is dry. Cook onions slowly 8–12 minutes until soft and golden.
- Nestle liver back in just to warm through (30 seconds). Splash Worcestershire if your people like it.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, buttered toast, or a simple green salad — classic supper plate.
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