Calf Liver with Caramelized Onions
Calf Liver with Caramelized Onions brings together tender, lightly floured liver seared in butter with sweet, deeply browned onions for a rich, balanced bite. The contrast of savory depth and gentle sweetness makes it a comforting classic, great for a cozy weeknight dinner or a nostalgic weekend meal.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Calf Liver with Caramelized Onions, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble the ingredients.
- 2
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the sugar, lower the heat to low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and browned, about 25 to 30 minutes; transfer the onions to a small bowl and reserve the skillet.
- 5
While the onions cook, rinse the liver and remove the thin outer membrane.
- 6
Slice the liver into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick slices.
- 7
Coat the liver in flour.
- 8
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the same skillet over medium heat.
- 9
Add the liver and cook until browned, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side.
- 10
Serve the liver smothered with the caramelized onions.
- Calories 268.24 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 21.45 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 13.05 g 5%
- Total Fat 13.36 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 8.23 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 80.1 mg High 27%
- Sodium 62.64 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 1.41 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 2.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 26.68 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.99 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 571.7 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 13.61 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 5.79 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 113.4 mcg Good Source 567%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Calf Liver with Caramelized Onions is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Diced Yellow Onion, and Liver. Each serving provides about 268.24 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Calf Liver with Caramelized Onions made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Diced Yellow Onion, Liver, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Calf Liver with Caramelized Onions?
- About 40 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 268.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Calf Liver with Caramelized Onions easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Calf Liver with Caramelized Onions healthy?
- Calf Liver with Caramelized Onions has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 268.24 calories and 21.45 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin D. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 8.23 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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