Stir Fried Liver Recipe

stir fried liver recipe

If you’re looking for an alternative to classic liver and onions, try liver in a delicious Asian-style Stir Fried Liver Recipe. I love a classic liver and onion recipe where Liver is the main ingredient, but making a stir-fry liver sneaks the liver into the dish, so now you can sneak some liver onto the family dinner table.

Stir Fried Liver Recipe Ingredients

8 oz LIVER
1 sm ONION
4-5 cloves sliced GARLIC
2 Tbsp sliced GINGER
3 cups CHOPPED VEGGIES
In this recipe I used
CELERY
CARROT
CABBAGE
BROCCOLI
1-2 Tbsp TAMARI/SOY SAUCE
1 tsp SESAME OIL
OIL for sauteing
¼ tsp BLACK PEPPER
½ tsp GARLIC POWDER
½ tsp ONION POWDER
½ tsp CHILI POWDER
–top with sesame seeds (Everything Bagel Topping!) or chopped peanuts.
–serve over rice

stir fried liver recipe

How to Make Stir Fried Liver

  • Heat oil in a skillet on Medium heat.
  • Add liver and cook 1-2 minutes on each side, then remove from skillet and set aside to rest.
  • Into the skillet, add onions, ginger, garlic, and other veggies, except for the broccoli and other veggies that might require less cooking time.
  • Saute veggies for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in dried spices and remaining veggies and saute 2 minutes.
  • Add in the Tamari or soy sauce. This will help de-glaze the pan if using a stainless steel skillet. Check current prices for skillets online.
  • Slice liver into ½ strips and stir into the skillet.
  • Saute for 1-2 minutes until the liver is done to your liking.
  • Finish the dish with the Sesame oil, stir, and serve.
  • Serve over rice, and top with sesame seeds or chopped peanuts, if desired. Check current pricing for EVERTHING BAGEL TOPPING, which I think works great on this dish. I bet cilantro would be a great addition as well.

Liver is a super nutritious protein and a cool ingredient. If you’re a little apprehensive about eating liver, then this liver stir-fry recipe might be a great introduction, so give it a try and let us know what you think. For another twist on a liver recipe idea, try this Cuban Style Liver, or take a look at a Classic Liver and Onion Recipe.

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liver recipe with onions

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Cuban Liver Recipe – Hígado a la Italiana

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If you enjoy Latin cooking, then give this satisfying Cuban liver recipe a try. A simple preparation of liver and onions is a classic liver dish, but for this Cuban liver recipe, we’re going to bring the zing of vinegar to the dish, along with the color and flavor of bell peppers and garlic.

In Cuba, this liver dish is called Hígado a la Italiana which means “Italian liver”, although it’s Cuban through and through.

Ingredients for Cuban Liver Recipe

1 lb BEEF LIVER
1 RED BELL PEPPER sliced
1 or just ½ GREEN BELL PEPPER sliced (how much do you like green bell pepper?)
1 ONION thinly sliced
3-4 cloves GARLIC sliced
2 Tbsp FLOUR
½ cup WATER
½ cup VINEGAR (I like using rice wine vinegar)
Try these seasonings, but experiment with flavors you like:
1 Tbsp CUMIN POWDER
1 Tbsp SMOKED PAPRIKA
1 Tbsp GARLIC POWDER
1 tsp CHILI POWDER
SALT and PEPPER to taste
OIL for sauteing

cuban liver recipe

How to Cook Liver

  • Heat the oil in a skillet on medium heat. Check current prices for a non-stick skillet on Amazon.
  • Once hot, add liver to the skillet and cook 1 minute on each side, seasoning each side with salt and pepper before turning, then remove liver from skillet and set aside to rest.
  • Add onions and peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add sliced garlic and cook another minute.
  • Add flour and seasoning and mix well and let cook 2 minutes.
  • Raise temperature to medium high and add the vinegar and let cook for another minute. You can add a little white wine as well, but that’s optional.
  • Slice the liver and return to the skillet, tossing well with the ingredients.
  • Add water and bring to a bubble, then cover skillet with a lid, reduce the heat and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve over white rice.
cuban liver recipe

If you’re interested in the traditional take on beef liver I grew up eating in the southern United States, then check out this Classic Liver and Onions Recipe.

liver recipe
Liver is a protein superfood packed with nutrition, and it tastes great, so take a chance and see if you like it!

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Liver Recipe for People Scared of Liver

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If you ever wondered how to cook liver, then this liver recipe is an easy place to start. Growing up in the southern USA, I ate a lot of liver and onions. I know it looks like a scary prop from a Freddy Kruger movie, but it’s nutrient dense and delicious. If you didn’t grow up eating liver and onions, then the idea probably doesn’t sound very appealing, but it’s worth giving a try if you’re at all curious. Here’s a simple liver recipe with just a little oil, seasoning, hint of flour, and a whole lot of onions. Liver cooks up quickly. The onions take a little more time, but even so, it’s a quick and easy dish to prepare. And liver is a protein superfood, for reals.

What You Need for This Liver Recipe

BEEF LIVER (buy skinned and deveined liver, and thicker cuts are easier to handle)
ONIONS (lots of onions)
FLOUR (just a light dusting, use almond flour for a gluten free recipe)
SALT
PEPPER
(add other seasonings as well, if desired)
OIL for cooking

liver recipe
Beef liver is a bargain ingredient packed full of flavor and nutrition. For easiest prep and handling, buy liver that is already sliced and deveined.

How Cook Liver and Onions

  • Wash and pat dry the liver.
  • Cut liver into palm sized pieces for easy handling in the skillet.
  • Bread liver lightly with seasoned flour.
  • Heat oil in a skillet on medium heat. Check current prices for a non-stick skillet on Amazon.
  • Add liver and cook about 2 minutes on each side, or until liver if firm, but still slightly pink inside.
  • Remove liver and place on a paper towel.
  • Add onions to the skillet and saute until carmelized.
  • Return liver to the skillet and heat through with the onions.
  • Plate liver and top with onions.

That’s it!
Give this liver recipe a try and let me know what you think, and bon appétit!

liver recipe
Liver is a protein superfood packed with nutrition, and it tastes great, so take a chance and see if you like it!

Tips for Buying and Cooking Liver

  • Buy paler liver for milder flavor. The darker the liver, the stronger the flavor.
  • “Calf liver” is milder, but more expensive than “beef liver”.
  • Buy “de-veined” liver; this will reduce some of the chewiness.
  • If you can’t find liver in your butcher’s meat case, check the frozen section. Beef liver is often sold frozen.
  • You can marinate beef liver in milk for a milder flavor.
  • Cook liver until it is firm, but still slightly pink inside. Overcooked liver can be chewy.

Benefits of Eating Liver

  • Liver is a nutrient powerhouse: a protein superfood.
  • It is packed with vitamins B12 and A.
  • Liver is high in iron, zinc, copper, and folic acid.
  • Liver is an excellent source of protein.
  • Eat liver to prevent or treat anemia.
  • Does liver sound gross? Remember, liver does not store toxins, but acts as a filter, and eating liver will benefit your own liver function.

Not sure what kind of onions to use? Here’s a video about Different Types of Onions, But don’t watch unless you have a sense of humor!

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What is the difference between red, white, and yellow onions?

And for another tasty meal idea, check out this delicious Oven-Baked BBQ Ribs Recipe.

Baby back ribs recipe in the oven
Slow Cooked Baby Back Ribs

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