• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
My Dominican Kitchen
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Search

  • Home
  • About
    • About
    • Work with us
    • Contact
    • Disclosure
  • Shop
  • Latin Cooking
  • Dominican Food
  • Kitchen Tips
        • How-Tos
        • Guides
        • Latin Cooking Staples
  • All Recipes
        • Latin Cooking
        • Dominican Food
        • Under 30 Minutes
        • Instant Pot
        • Slow Cooker
        • Appetizers
        • Breakfast
        • Desserts
        • Main Dishes
        • Side Dishes
        • Dips + Sauces
        • Drinks
        • Snacks
        • Soups
        • Salads
        • BY SEASON
        • Thanksgiving
        • Game Day
        • Christmas
        • Fall
        • Summer
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Latin Cooking
  • Dominican Food
  • Kitchen Tips
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Work with us
  • Contact
  • Shop
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Liver with Onions (Higado Encebollado)

    Liver with Onions (Higado Encebollado)

    Last Updated: Mar 19, 2020

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Liver with Onions (Higado Encebollado) ~ Tender and delicious, this sautee liver with onions is ready in about 10 minutes. 

    This post is part of a sponsored collaboration with Rumba Meats and #WeAllGrow Latina Network.

    Liver an onions served on a plate with rice and tostones.

    This is a recipe I used to eat a lot as a child because it is one that my mother made many times. It is always so nostalgic to me to cook these recipes.

    The smell in my kitchen immediately transports me to the time when my mom and I used to live alone in a Brooklyn railroad apartment. That apartment is where my life in the U.S. began and where I saw my mother's struggles and resilience to go above and beyond her capabilities to raise a child alone in a new country.

    Overhead shot of liver and onions srevd with rice, tostones and a wedge of lime.

    My mother is one of the strongest, most hardworking and dedicated people I know. Those are qualities I've heard people use to describe me as well and I guess I learned it from her.

    Liver and onions served with side dishes on a plate with a fork.

    Liver and onions served on two white plates with rice.

    My mom is my biggest inspiration in life. She is now retired back home in the Dominican Republic and I miss her. But cooking the dishes she enjoys and having the smells of her kitchen in my kitchen brings me a bit closer to her. 🙂

    Close up of the cooked liver topped with red onions and strips of bell pepper.

    This partnership with Rumba Meats has really felt like an owed to my mother. I've cooked three of my mom's favorite dishes including Mondongo and Spicy Oxtail Stew. I'm pretty sure that she's really proud of me right now.

    This recipe for liver with onions is super delicious and is ready in about 10 minutes, which to any busy person is a dream come true. The liver is tender and pairs perfectly with a little white rice and tostones.

    Liver and onions served on a plate with rice and lime wedges.

    About Rumba Meats

    Rumba Meats offers products that help me share my family’s heritage through food by providing the ingredients to make traditional dishes.

    • Availability – They offer the specialty ingredients I am seeking in my regular grocery stores.
    • Authentically Hispanic – I identify with the Rumba Meats brand because they celebrate the values that are tied to my heritage.
    • High Quality – Rumba Meats are of the highest quality. I’ve found their products have a long shelf life and are easy to store/freeze.

    Higado encebollado served with rice on a plate.

    My Dominican Kitchen Logo
    Pin Recipe

    Liver with Onions (Higado Encebollado)

    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 316kcal
    Print Recipe
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Dominican
    Author: Vanessa
    5 from 1 vote
    Overhead shot of liver and onions srevd with rice, tostones and a wedge of lime.
    Tender and delicious, this sautee liver with onions is ready in about 10 minutes.

    INGREDIENTS

    • 1 ½ pounds of liver
    • ½ teaspoon of pepper or more, to taste
    • 1 teaspoon of salt or more, to taste
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 3 cloves of garlic minced
    • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
    • 1 red bell pepper cut into thin strips
    • 1 large red onion cut into thin rings

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Cut the liver into thin slices.
    • Season the liver with a teaspoon of salt, pepper, oregano and garlic.
    • In a pot heat the oil over medium heat.
    • Add liver, cook until brown on both sides (about 2 minutes each side). Add the peppers, and onions. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until onion becomes translucent.
    • Remove from the heat and serve immediately.

    NOTES

    For tender liver, do not overcook. Otherwise, it’ll turn tough and rubbery.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 468mg | Sodium: 702mg | Potassium: 644mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 29675IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 9mg

    share your plate

    Follow on Instagram

    If you enjoyed this recipe, Subscribe to Smart Little Cookie today and receive new posts and recipes directly to your inbox. Connect with us even more on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest!

    Did you make this recipe? We'd love to see! Tag @Smart_LilCookie on Instagram and use the hashtag #SmartLittleCookieEats.

    *This post contains affiliate links. We earn a small fee from any Amazon purchases made through the links in this post at no additional cost to you.

    Pinterest graphic. liver and onions with text.

    Sharing is caring!

    33 shares
    • 1
    « Previous Post
    Road Tripping Through Philadelphia and the Countryside
    Next Post »
    Sweet Honey BBQ Chicken Skewers with BLT Avocado Salad
    Girl in a jacket

    I’m a working mom, whose love for food led me to start this blog as a resource for other busy parents. I’m passionate about creating quick and easy versions of the recipes I grew up eating to share with busy parents who want to cook foods filled with Latin flavors that don’t take a ton of time to prepare.

    It is my mission to show you that you can make great flavorful dishes at home without spending the entire day in the kitchen.

    Find me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Natalia

      May 30, 2018 at 11:27 am

      This post about ur mom was beautiful and I loveeeeeeeee liver. Thank You for the recipe. Will try it this week.

      Reply
      • Vanessa

        June 05, 2018 at 1:59 pm

        You are so sweet! Thanks for reading and yes, try it!

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    HOLA & WELCOME

    hi im vanessa

    I grew up learning to cook traditional Dominican food, and I believe in the power of a good meal to bring a family together.

    As a busy mom, my goal is to show you that time or culinary skills don’t have to stand in the way of cooking delicious meals at home for your family.

    I’ll help you bring these craveable and comforting flavors into your busy life!

    MORE ABOUT VANESSA

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

    Stay up to date

    Get the top 5 secrets to becoming an expert at cooking Latin meals in no time!

    popular posts

    Two halves of a grilled BBQ chicken quesadilla topped with sliced green onions.

    Grilled BBQ Chicken Quesadilla

    A pink smoothie in a glass with a straw.

    Healthy Mamey Smoothie

    Chocolate Cherry Smoothie in a glass topped with a cherry

    Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

    A whole mojo roasted turkey on a wooden chopping board.

    How To Carve A Turkey

    as featured on...








    latin holiday recipes

    slice of coconut flan being served

    Coconut Flan Recipe (Flan de Coco)

    ensalada rusa (Dominican Potato Salad) served in a bowl

    Ensalada Rusa Recipe (Dominican Potato Salad) - Two Ways

    A glass of holiday sangria with orange and mint garnish.

    The Best Pomegranate Holiday Sangria Recipe

    Pineapple chipotle glazed ham on a serving plate.

    Easy Pineapple Glazed Ham Recipe

    search recipes

    Footer

    get the latest recipes delivered to your inbox

    the goods

    • LATIN COOKING
    • DOMINICAN FOODS
    • TIPS & TOOLS
    • ALL RECIPES
    • ABOUT
    • HOME
    • SHOP

    follow us

    • FACEBOOK
    • INSTAGRAM
    • TWITTER
    • PINTEREST
    • ^TOP
    • HOME
    • FEATURED

    Search

    COPYRIGHT 2022, SMART LITTLE COOKIE MEDIA, LLC
    PRIVACY POLICY - TERMS & CONDITIONS - WEB DESIGN BY BRAND HER STYLE

    ENGLISH - ESPAÑOL

    AN ELITE CAFEMEDIA FOOD PUBLISHER

    Copyright © 2022 My Dominican Kitchen on the Foodie Pro Theme

    • English