AIP Ground Beef and Liver Patties
These ground beef patties with liver are super quick to make and can be cooked on the stove top or in the oven. These are also great because they use a combination of fresh and dried seasonings to give them a ton of flavor. Finally they are packed with nutrients with a mix of beef and liver and you can hardly taste the liver.
Ingredients
- ½ Lbs Ground Beef Grass fed is best
- ¼ Lbs Ground Beef Liver see notes
- 1 Green onion
- ¼ Yellow onion
- 2 Teaspoons Coconut sugar
- ½ Teaspoon Sea salt
- ½ Teaspoon Black pepper
- ½ Teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the ground beef and liver until well incorporated. Next, add in the seasonings and mix again.
- Take a skillet (cast iron works best), and start to heat it on the stovetop on medium high heat with a generous glug of olive oil.
- Take your green onion and yellow onion and chop them into small pieces. Add them into the meat mixture and stir until well incorporated.
- Section the meat into four portions and form them into patties. Place them on the heated skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Serve immediately, or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Oven Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Follow the instructions for the mixing of the patties above.
- After you have formed your meat into patties place them in a cast iron skillet or baking sheet with a lip (these make a lot of juice and fat so make sure your pan has edges so it doen’t drip in the oven).
- Bake them for 20-22 minutes. They will be done when they have started to brown on the underside.
Notes
I don’t have liver, what do I do?
While the liver really adds to the nutritional density of this recipe, you can still make this recipe if you don’t have liver. Instead of 4 oz. of liver, use ground beef in its place. You can proceed with the rest of the recipe as instructed.
How do I grind liver?
If you have a meat grinder you can use that to grind your liver. But, if you are like me and don't have a meat grinder, you can use a blender or food processor. Cut the liver into smaller chunks, add the chunks to the blender and blend until it is almost smooth. You want it small enough to mix in well with the ground beef. I typically buy liver by the pound and blend it all at once and store it in ¼ pound servings in the freezer until I am ready to use it.