Beef Tongue Tacos
User Reviews
4.3
6 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs 15 mins
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Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
915 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Beef Tongue Tacos
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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
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 6 cups water cold
- One (2 3/4 pound) beef tongue rinsed
- 2 banana leaves
- salt sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
- black pepper sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 large onion finely chopped
- 1/2 small bunch cilantro coarsely chopped
- 25 small corn tortilla warmed, or flour tortillas
- salsa optional, store-bought or homemade
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
(140%)
Trans Fat
4g
(200%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.3
6 reviews
Good
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