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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| Preparation time | 10 min |
| Cooking Time | 30 min |
| Ready In | 40 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
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)
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Preparation
- 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.
- Allow this to marinate for two hours.
- Slice the onions and saute in vegetable oil until golden and tender.
- Add the paprika, stir and allow it to simmer for five minutes.
- Remove the onions from the pan and keep it warm.
- Fry the liver and when its cooked, add the marinade and simmer gently until a sauce is formed.
- Serve with the onions and either boiled or fried potatoes.
Recipe Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com
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
i got calf liver at Market Basket in New Bedford
11 months ago, Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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.
1 year ago, Sunday, June 18, 2023
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