pan seared beef liver & onions

Sauk Village, IL
Updated on Nov 6, 2025

We love Beef liver, but don't have it that often, and usually when I do, I always forget to take pictures, this time I REMEMBERED. I got it on sale only $1.78 for 4 pieces of liver. Great deal. I served it with rice, and cooked grilled onions to go with it, it was outstanding, and so tender and delicious. Just two spices for seasoning was all it needed. It was delicious, and made an impressive platter when I brought it to the dinner table. Great source of Iron and Protein. QUICK-SIMPLE & EASY TO PREPARE, NOT TO MENTION ECONOMICAL.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2-4 persons depending on portion size

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef liver
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 large onions, sliced
  • 1/4-1/3 cup chopped green onions
  • 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, or oil of your choice

How To Make pan seared beef liver & onions

  • Step 1
    These are the only 2 spices I needed for this dish.
  • Step 2
    Season Beef liver on both sides with steak seasoning and granulated garlic.
  • Step 3
    Next dredge liver in flour and be sure to cover both sides completely.
  • Step 4
    Now heat the olive oil in a large skillet till very hot, then carefully add each liver slice to pan, I had 4 slices in 2 pounds.
  • Step 5
    Brown on both sides, then remove from skillet to a large platter, need not be fully cooked when removed from skillet, just browned on both sides. Repeat until all the liver has been browned.
  • Step 6
    Slice onions as desired and add additional olive oil if needed so onions can cook. Cook for about 5 minutes. Stir in skillet to prevent burning.
  • Step 7
    Now add in the browned pieces of beef liver. Cover with a lid, add about 1/4 cup of water, reduce heat to low and allow onions to continue cooking and liver to steam for about 7 or 8 minutes or as desired.
  • Step 8
    Remove from skillet, top with the grilled onions, and add the chopped green onions, then serve with rice or mashed potatoes as desired.

Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)
calories: 922kcal, carbohydrates: 58g, cholesterol: 1247mg, fat: 31g, fiber: 4g, protein: 98g, saturated fat: 8g, sodium: 323mg, sugar: 7g, unsaturated fat: 23g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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Category: Beef
Ingredient: Beef
Diet: Low Fat
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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