Posted on Monday, March 11, 2019 in Beef Recipes

Portuguese Liver with Onions

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.
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Portuguese Liver with Onions

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

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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Preparation

  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.

Recipe Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com

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

1 Year ago, Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Anna
Anna
Vinegar which one? Thanks
1 Year ago, Thursday, August 3, 2023
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Port
We just use plain white vinegar Anna.
1 Year 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.
2 Years ago, Sunday, June 18, 2023
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Port
Hi Roberta, I don't, but it's safe to say this recipe contains less then 30gr of carbs.
2 Years ago, Sunday, June 18, 2023
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