How to Make Lengua (Beef Tongue) Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

Lengua, or beef tongue, is a unique delicacy that is popular in many cultures around the world. The tender and flavorful meat of the tongue makes it a sought-after ingredient for stews, braises, and other slow-cooked dishes. In this recipe, we will show you how to make a delicious and savory Lengua Stew that will surely impress your family and friends.

Before we dive into the recipe, it's important to note that beef tongue may not be a common ingredient in every supermarket. You may n...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (2 pound) beef tongue
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small leek, thinly sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 2 large carrots, shredded
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 (1 ounce) packets taco seasoning mix (such as Goya®)
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Place beef tongue into a large pot with a tight-fitting lid and cover with water by 1 inch. Add salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until meat is tender, about 2 hours. Strain and reserve cooking liquid. Remove and discard skin from tongue. Shred meat using two forks; set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in onion, leek, celery, and carrots. Cook and stir until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste until no lumps remain and cook for 1 minute. Add shredded meat to the pot along with reserved broth and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until vegetables are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    388 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 125mg
    • Sodium: 1391mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 616mg