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Beef Tongue Tacos

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Divvy the meat among the tortillas. Top each taco with onion and cilantro, slather with salsa, if desired, and devour immediately.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.