Lengua Estofado

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Lengua Estofado

Lengua Estofado is a hearty ox tongue stew braised in a rich tomato sauce with mushrooms and potatoes. It takes a few hours to make, but the melt-in-your-mouth tender meat and flavorful sauce are worth the wait. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 pounds beef tongue
  • water
  • 1 small onion, peeled and quartered
  • 1 head garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon pepper corns
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • ¼ cup canola
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced into ½-inch thick
  • 1 can (4 ounces) button mushrooms, drained
  • 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup reserved broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. In a deep pot over medium heat, combine beef tongue and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil for about 10 to 15 minutes, skimming scum that may float to top. Drain tongue and rinse well. Discard liquid and wash pot.
  2. Return tongue to pot and add enough water to cover. Add onions, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and salt. Over medium heat, bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 4 to 5 hours or until meat is fork-tender. Add more water as needed.
  3. Drain the cooked tongue from liquid, reserving 1 cup of the broth. Strain and discard aromatics.
  4. Allow tongue to slightly cool and refrigerate for about 1 to 2 hours or until completely cooled. Peel the skin and cut meat diagonally into ½-inch slices.
  5. In a skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add potatoes and cook until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
  6. Remove excess oil from the pan except for about 2 tablespoons. Add mushrooms and cook for about 1 minute. Remove from pan and set aside.
  7. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic and cook until softened.
  8. Add tongue and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned.
  9. Add tomato sauce, reserved broth, and soy sauce, stirring well to combine. Bring to a boil.
  10. Lower heat, cover, and continue to cook for about 10 to 15 minutes or until sauce is slightly reduced.
  11. Add sugar and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  12. Add potatoes and mushrooms and continue to cook until tender and sauce is thickened. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Allow the cooked tongue to just cool enough to touch and peel before it’s completely cooled. The skin is easier to pull off while still warm.
  • If the tongue is cold,  a vegetable peeler is the best tool to shave off the skin cleanly and without a lot of waste.
  • While it’s easier to peel while slightly warm, it’s easier to cut into neater slices when chilled. After peeling, refrigerate for about 1 to 2 hours until cold before slicing.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 422kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 52g (104%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 125mg (42%) Sodium 3141mg (131%) Potassium 1306mg (37%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 186IU (4%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 87mg (9%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 422 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 422kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 52g 104%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Sodium 3141mg 131%
Potassium 1306mg 28%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 186IU 4%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 87mg 9%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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