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

One of the most underrated and underused cuts of meat is the beef tongue, also known as lengua in Spanish. Despite its lack of popularity, beef tongue is a tender and flavorful cut that can be used in a variety of dishes. One particularly delicious way to prepare beef tongue is to turn it into a savory stir-fry. This Lengua (Beef Tongue) Stir-Fry recipe is a fantastic way to showcase the rich and meaty flavor of beef tongue, and it's sure to become a favorite in your household.

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Ingredients

  • 1 beef tongue
  • 5 fresh green chile peppers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 white onion, sliced thinly
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 small tomatoes, halved and sliced
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Wash tongue and place in a large pot of water to cover. Simmer until no longer pink, about 50 minutes per pound of tongue. Remove from water and let rest until cool enough to handle. Peel skin from tongue and trim gristle. Cut into 1/4 inch slices.
  • Place whole peppers in a skillet over medium-high heat and roast, turning, until all sides are charred. Let cool, rub off skins. Remove stems and seeds.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chile peppers, onion and garlic until onion is translucent. Stir in tongue and continue to cook until tongue is brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook until limp, 5 minutes. Pour in corn and heat through, 2 to 5 minutes. Season with salt. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    384 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 131mg
    • Sodium: 319mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 62mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 480mg