VENETIAN CALF LIVER AND ONIONS

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Not sure why my Aunt called this Venetian or where the recipe orginated from (I am transcribing all my family's recipes slowly but surely), but it is a good liver preparation. This is excellent served with buttery mashed potatoes.

Provided by MsKittyKat

Categories     Beef Organ Meats

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 white onions, sliced
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1 teaspoon rubbed sage or 1 teaspoon ground sage
1 garlic clove, flattened
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and pepper
12 ounces calf liver, 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick, cut into strips
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onions, 1/2 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon sage and sauté until onion is tender and brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer to bowl.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet.
  • Add garlic and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Discard garlic.
  • Combine flour, remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme and remaining 1/2 teaspoon sage in bowl.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pat liver dry and add to flour mixture and toss to coat.
  • Add butter to garlic oil and melt over medium-high heat.
  • Add liver and stir until beginning to brown on outside but still pink inside, about 3 minutes.
  • Add onions and sauté until liver is just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596, Fat 41.3, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 583.4, Sodium 177.3, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.6, Protein 35.8

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