Beef Tongue with Tomatoe (LENGUA ENTOMATADA)
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs 10 mins
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Total Time
6 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
46419 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Beef Tongue with Tomatoe (LENGUA ENTOMATADA)
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Lengua (beef tongue) is a delicious delicacy. It must be boiled for several hours, making it quite tender. Once it’s boiled all you do is sauté it with onions, garlic, and tomatoes, allowing the lengua to just melt in your mouth.
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 beef tongue or up to 3 pounds
- 3 cups water
- 1 small onion quartered
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
SAUCE:
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can peeled or diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup chopped white onion
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Tacos:
- corn tortillas
- chopped cilantro optional
- chopped white onions optional
- Salsa of choice optional
Instructions
- Place beef tongue, water, onion, garlic, and sea salt in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Once it’s tender, take the tongue out of the stock to cool off. Peel off the outer layer of skin when you are able to handle the tongue. It’s easier to take the skin off while the tongue is warm. Dice tongue into 1⁄2-inch cubes and set aside.
- Strain the stock and set aside. It’s always better to refrigerate the stock so you can skim the fat off and discard. If you have a fat separator then you don’t have to refrigerate. Puree tomatoes in a food processor or blender and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add flour and stir for 2 minutes. Add pureed tomatoes and let come to a boil as you stir.
- Add diced tongue, 1⁄2 cup reserved stock, black pepper, and garlic powder. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes to thicken. If it’s too dry you can add more stock, however, this recipe should not be runny if using as a filling.
- Warm the corn tortillas. Place lengua in tortillas and add your favorite toppings.
VARIATION:
- This recipe can also be used to make a beef lengua chile stew by adding more stock and 1⁄2 cup salsa casera.
Notes
- The nutrition facts do not include tortillas or any optional toppings.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
464.19kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
4.56g
(2%)
Protein
0.64g
(1%)
Fat
2.39g
(4%)
Saturated Fat
0.34g
(2%)
Sodium
783.18mg
(33%)
Potassium
49.77mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.52g
(2%)
Sugar
1.19g
(2%)
Vitamin C
2.79mg
(3%)
Calcium
14.54mg
(1%)
Iron
0.14mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 46419 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 464.19kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.56g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.64g | 1% |
| Fat | 2.39g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.34g | 2% |
| Sodium | 783.18mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 49.77mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.52g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1.19g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.79mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 14.54mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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