Fried beef liver with apples and onions

12 servings

60 minutes

Fried beef liver with apples and onions is a refined dish of European cuisine that combines the rich flavor of offal with the gentle sweetness of caramelized apples and onions. This recipe traces back to the traditions of European gastronomic experiments, where fruity notes successfully soften the intense taste of meat. Dusted in flour, the liver acquires an appetizing crust while remaining juicy inside, and cream adds a creamy tenderness. Caramelized onions soaked in sugar reveal a sweet note that harmonizes with the sweet-sour apple slices. The dish is served warm to fully release its aromas and pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or fresh vegetables. It is a vivid example of how simple ingredients can create a sophisticated and memorable taste experience.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 191.4
• Proteins: 9.2g
• Fats: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 11.5g

Ingredients

• Beef liver: 500 g
• Cream 23%: 2 tbsp
• Onion: 1 head
• Apple: 2 pc
• Wheat flour: 4 tbsp
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Vegetable oil: 75 ml
• Sugar: 1 tbsp
• Butter: 50 g

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the necessary ingredients.

2. Wash the liver well under running water, clean off the membrane, and remove excess veins.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef liver: 500 g

3. Cut the liver into portion-sized pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef liver: 500 g

4. Coat each piece in flour. Gently shake off the excess flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 4 tablespoons

5. Pour 50 grams of vegetable oil into the pan. When the oil heats up, place the liver in the pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 75 ml
   • Beef liver: 500 g

6. Fry the liver over medium heat on both sides until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef liver: 500 g

7. While the liver is frying, wash the apples, dry them, cut them in half, remove the core, and slice them.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 2 pieces

8. Place 50 grams of butter in the second pan and put it on the heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 50 g

9. Place sliced apples in a single layer in a skillet with melted butter and fry on medium heat on both sides until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 2 pieces

10. Place the ready-fried apples in a separate container.

11. Wash the onion, dry it, and cut it into strips. In the pan where the apples were fried, pour in 25 grams of vegetable oil, add the onion, and fry until golden.

    Required ingredients:

    • Onion: 1 head
    • Vegetable oil: 75 ml

12. In the frying pan, add one tablespoon of sugar to the fried onion, stirring continuously, and fry until the sugar dissolves.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sugar: 1 tablespoon

13. Pour two tablespoons of cream into the pan where the liver was fried. Salt the liver.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cream 23%: 2 tablespoons
    • Salt: 1 teaspoon

14. Place the cooked onion on top of the fried pieces of liver.

15. Evenly place the fried apples on top of the liver with onions.

16. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for about 7-10 minutes. Then let it rest for another 5-10 minutes under the lid. Serve warm or chilled.