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

Slow Cooker Lengua, or beef tongue, is a traditional Mexican dish that is not only delicious but also incredibly tender and flavorful. This dish may sound unusual to some, but it is a popular and beloved recipe in many Latin American countries. Lengua is a versatile cut of meat that can be used in a variety of dishes, but slow cooking it in a savory sauce allows the meat to become incredibly tender and flavorful.

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Ingredients

  • 1 beef tongue
  • ½ onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, or more to taste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Place beef tongue, onion, garlic, and bay leaf in a slow cooker; generously season with salt. Pour in enough water to cover beef mixture.
  • Cook on Low for 8 hours.
  • Transfer beef tongue to a work surface and cool slightly. Peel outer layer of skin from beef tongue and remove rough end.
  • Chop meat into bite-sized pieces.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chopped meat until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    492 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 224mg
    • Sodium: 123mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 323mg