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Higado Encebollado served with white rice and salad.

Higado Encebollado

Keesha
Higado Encebollado is a simple dish that can be made in just minutes! This recipe calls for onion, garlic, and tomato sauce to give the liver a flavorful boost. Higado Encebollado makes a great weeknight meal.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 287 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 lbs Liver
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 Garlic clove
  • 2 Tbsp Oil
  • 2 red bell pepper, sliced into 1/4-inch slices 
  • 3 large white onions, sliced into 1/4-inch slices 
  • 1 Tbsp granulated white sugar
  • ½ Cup beef broth

Instructions
 

  • Slice the liver into slices if desired. Season the liver with black pepper, salt, and garlic clove.  
  • Place the oil into a pot and set it over medium heat. 
  • Once the oil is hot, add the liver and cook it for 3-5 minutes per side until it has a rich brown color. 
  • Remove the seared liver from the pan and [place it onto a plate. 
  • Stir in the peppers and onions and cook for 5 minutes. 
  • Return the liver to the pot and cook it covered for 5 minutes
  • Add the beef broth and use the spoon to scrape the browned bits of food from the bottom of the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir frequently until the liver is tender.
  • Serve with rice, avocado slices and tostones.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 32gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 416mgSodium: 496mgPotassium: 642mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 26793IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 8mg
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