Beef Tongue Tacos

Name: Beef Tongue Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h 15 min
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 6 cups cold water; One (2 3/4 pound) beef tongue; 2 banana leaves; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 large onion; 1/2 small bunch cilantro; 25 small corn or flour tortillas; Store-bought or homemade salsa

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
915 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Beef Tongue Tacos

Iris Warren

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Yes, beef tongue tacos. DON'T click off this page! These little babies are made from beef tongue that is slowly cooked until falling apart tender then chopped and spooned atop soft corn or flour tortillas. Classic and authentic.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tablespoons kosher salt
6 cups cold water
One (2 3/4 pound) beef tongue rinsed
2 banana leaves
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 large onion finely chopped
1/2 small bunch cilantro coarsely chopped
25 small corn or flour tortillas warmed
Store-bought or homemade salsa (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place a wire rack in a roasting pan and then dump the salt and water in the pan. Wrap the beef tongue in banana leaves and place it on the rack over the water. Cover the entire pan with foil, slide it into the oven, and let it cook until the beef is fork tender, about 4 hours. You’ll want to check the water level every 1 1/2 hours, adding additional water if needed.
Remove the beef tongue from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes. Remove and discard the banana leaves and then peel off the outer layer of beef tongue and discard it as well. Coarsely chop the remaining beef tongue. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding salt and pepper if needed.
Divvy the meat among the tortillas. Top each taco with onion and cilantro, slather with salsa, if desired, and devour immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1portion Calories 915kcal (46%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 57g (114%) Fat 65g (100%) Saturated Fat 25g (125%) Monounsaturated Fat 28g Trans Fat 4g Cholesterol 221mg (74%) Sodium 3992mg (166%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 915 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1portion
Calories	915kcal	46%
Carbohydrates	20g	7%
Protein	57g	114%
Fat	65g	100%
Saturated Fat	25g	125%
Monounsaturated Fat	28g	140%
Trans Fat	4g	200%
Cholesterol	221mg	74%
Sodium	3992mg	166%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	2g	4%