Liverburgers

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Servings: 12 servings Difficulty: Intermediate
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Southern-style ground liver patties with potatoes and onions, simmered in a creamy tomato gravy.
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Liverburgers

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 servings Calories: 544.8

Description

Liverburgers are a classic Southern comfort food that transforms humble ingredients into a deeply satisfying meal. This recipe combines beef liver, raw diced potatoes, and chopped onions, which are ground together to create tender, flavorful patties. The burgers are quickly fried until golden brown and then simmered in a homemade gravy made from the pan drippings, tomato paste, milk, and cream. The result is a dish with a smooth, rich texture and a savory, aromatic flavor profile that is both hearty and nostalgic. Perfect for a cozy dinner on a chilly evening or a traditional family-style supper, these liverburgers offer a unique twist on the standard hamburger. They pair wonderfully with crusty bread to soak up the creamy gravy or alongside simple sides like green beans or cornbread. It is a recipe that celebrates resourcefulness and home-style cooking, delivering a warm, filling experience that feels like a hug on a plate.

Directions

  1. Place the liver, raw diced potatoes, and chopped onions in a food chopper or meat grinder.
  2. Process the mixture through the chopper twice to ensure a fine, uniform texture.
  3. Transfer the ground mixture to a bowl and mix in the salt and pepper.
  4. Heat the fat or oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Drop the liver mixture by spoonfuls into the hot skillet, flattening slightly to form patties.
  6. Fry the patties quickly until browned on the outside but still tender inside.
  7. Remove the cooked liverburgers from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  8. In the same skillet, whisk together the tomato paste and flour into the remaining drippings.
  9. Gradually stir in the milk, light cream, salt, and pepper.
  10. Bring the gravy to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
  11. Return the liverburgers to the skillet, nestling them into the gravy.
  12. Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low; simmer for 15 minutes to heat through and meld flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 544.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.3g39%
Saturated Fat 10.1g51%
Cholesterol 570.5mg191%
Sodium 2400mg100%
Total Carbohydrate 37.2g13%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g18%
Sugars 10.7g
Protein 37.2g75%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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