Chopped Liver Recipe

Bowl of creamy chopped liver spread made from sautéed onions and calf liver, ready to serve as a traditional Jewish appetizer.

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This classic Chopped Liver recipe is rich, flavorful, and packed with protein! Made with tender calf liver, golden sautéed onions, and simple seasonings, it's a traditional dish that always satisfies. Perfect as an appetizer, spread, or main course, this easy liver recipe is pure comfort food.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Cooling time10

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Main Dish

Cuisine: Eastern European, Jewish

Keyword: chopped liver, Jewish deli food, liver pate, liver spread, traditional Jewish recipe

Cooking Method: Stovetop

Diet: Gluten-Free, Low Carb

Servings:

Calories: 169kcal

Author: MelanieCooks.com

Equipment

Non-stick Frying pan
Food Processor with steel blade
Measuring Spoons
Spatula

Ingredients

1 lb calf liver sliced
3 onions chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
¾ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and cook, stirring every minute, for about 4 minutes or until lightly browned.
Push onions to the side, add the remaining tablespoon of oil, then add sliced liver. Cook for 5 minutes, flipping every 2 minutes, until fully cooked through (internal temperature of at least 165°F).
Let the liver and onions cool for 10 minutes after cooking.
Transfer the liver, onions, salt, and pepper to a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process for 1 minute or until smooth.

Notes

This recipe works best with calf liver for a milder flavor.
Make sure the liver is fully cooked before processing.
You can chill the chopped liver in the fridge before serving for firmer texture and flavor development.

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