How to Make Delicious Beef Tongue Tacos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Beef tongue tacos may sound unconventional to some, but they are a true delight for those who have had the pleasure of trying them. Tender, flavorful, and incredibly versatile, beef tongue makes for an excellent filling for tacos. In this recipe, we will be sharing a delicious and satisfying recipe for beef tongue tacos that are sure to become a favorite in your household.

Beef tongue, also known as lengua in Spanish, is a delicacy in many Latin American and Asian cuisines. When cooke...

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Ingredients

  • 1 beef tongue
  • ½ white onion, sliced
  • 5 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt to taste
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 5 Roma tomatoes
  • 5 serrano peppers
  • salt to taste
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages corn tortillas

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 tacos

  • Place the beef tongue in a slow cooker and cover with water. Add the onion slices, garlic, and bay leaf. Season with salt. Cover and cook on Low overnight or 8 hours. Remove the tongue and shred the meat into strands.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the tomatoes and peppers in the hot oil until softened on all sides. Remove the tomatoes and peppers in a blender, keeping the oil on the heat; season with salt. Blend briefly until still slightly chunky. Cook the diced onion in the skillet until translucent; stir in the tomato mixture. Cook another 5 to 6 minutes. Build the tacos by placing shredded tongue meat into a tortilla and spooning salsa over the meat.
  • Nutrition

    227 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 46mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 196mg