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Seared calves liver and onions

By Abigail Donnelly
2
Easy
25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 thinly sliced onions
  • 2 T butter
  • 2 T brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 200 g calves\\\' liver
  • Flour
  • 1 T butter
  • Olive oil
  • Onions
  • Green beans

Method

1. In a large pan over a medium to low heat, fry thinly sliced onions* in butter for 10 minutes, then add brown sugar and balsamic vinegar and cook gently for a further 10 minutes.

2. Lightly dust calves' liver with seasoned flour and seal in a hot pan with butter and a drizzle of olive oil. Fry for 2 minutes a side, then serve immediately with the onions and a good serving of blanched green beans*.