By Edu Costa − On Monday, March 11, 2019, 4 years ago in Beef Recipes
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Portuguese Liver with Onions Recipe

Portuguese Liver with Onions Recipe

This is a simple and easy to make Portuguese liver with onions recipe (receita de fígado com cebolada), it is a popular and traditional dish.

Preparation time 10 min
Cooking Time 30 min
Ready In 40 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings4

Portuguese liver with onions is a traditional dish from Portugal that consists of thin slices of liver cooked with onions and other seasonings. The liver is usually beef or pork, and it is first marinated in a mixture of garlic, vinegar, and herbs before being cooked..

Portuguese liver with onions is often served with rice, mashed potatoes, or bread, and it is a popular dish in Portuguese cuisine. It is a rich and flavorful meal that is perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

18 ounces of calf liver2 teaspoons of paprika2 tablespoons of vinegar3 large onions5 cloves of garlic, crushedVegetable oil (to taste)Ground pepper (to taste)Salt and pepper (to taste)
18 ounces of calf liver2 teaspoons of paprika2 tablespoons of vinegar3 large onions5 cloves of garlic, crushedVegetable oil (to taste)Ground pepper (to taste)Salt and pepper (to taste)
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Directions

  1. Slice the liver into thin steaks and place them in a bowl together with the crushed garlic, vinegar, ground pepper, salt and pepper and just enough water to cover the liver.
  2. Allow this to marinate for two hours.
  3. Slice the onions and saute in vegetable oil until golden and tender.
  4. Add the paprika, stir and allow it to simmer for five minutes.
  5. Remove the onions from the pan and keep it warm.
  6. Fry the liver and when its cooked, add the marinade and simmer gently until a sauce is formed.
  7. Serve with the onions and either boiled or fried potatoes.


Natalie Vieira
Natalie Vieira
I can't seem to buy calf liver in Fall River. I would love to make this!!!
2 months ago, Monday, September 4, 2023
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Jeanne
Jeanne
i got calf liver at Market Basket in New Bedford

1 month ago, Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Anna
Anna
Vinegar which one? Thanks
3 months ago, Thursday, August 3, 2023
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Edu Costa
We just use plain white vinegar Anna.
3 months ago, Thursday, August 3, 2023
Roberta Machado
Roberta Machado
My husband is on low carb diet. Do you have nutritional info on this. I know its not a carb dish but onions do have carb. I will be making for the first time. Picture looks delish, I hope it is.
5 months ago, Sunday, June 18, 2023
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Edu Costa
Hi Roberta, I don't, but it's safe to say this recipe contains less then 30gr of carbs.
5 months ago, Sunday, June 18, 2023
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