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Italian Style Beef Liver
Tender beef liver is sautéed with onions, garlic, and herbs then deglazed with Marsala wine to create a rich, slightly sweet sauce.
Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. beef liver, sliced lengthwise (not in chunks)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, medium, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup Marsala wine, or any dry, semi-sweet wine
- 1 cup chicken stock, or beef stock
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon thyme, dried or fresh
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- parsley, fresh, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the Liver
- Rinse the liver and pat dry with paper towels. Lightly season with salt and pepper and dip in flour.
Cook the Liver
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and increase the heat to medium-high.
- Sear the liver for 1-2 minutes per side until browned but still tender inside.
- Remove the liver from the pan and set aside.
Sauté Onions & Garlic
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onions and cook until soft and golden, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Make Balsamic wine reduction
- Deglaze the pan with wine, scraping up any browned bits.
- Stir in the beef stock, balsamic vinegar and thyme.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then stir in the remaining butter and the cream for a silky finish.
- Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.
Combine & Serve
- Return the liver to the pan and gently coat with the sauce. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve!
Nutrition Facts
Italian Style Beef Liver
Amount per Serving
Calories
374
% Daily Value*
Fat
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
341
mg
114
%
Sodium
216
mg
9
%
Potassium
503
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
14
g
5
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
26
g
52
%
Vitamin A
19529
IU
391
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
32
mg
3
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only. This information comes from online calculators. Although whatsinthepan.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
