Slow Cooker Lengua (Beef Tongue)

Slow Cooker Lengua (Beef Tongue)

Beef tongue is a very tender, tasty meat. Don’t let the cut of meat scare you; you will be pleasantly surprised. Find the meat at any Mexican market — ask the butcher. Serve this in tacos with chopped onion, tomato, cilantro, and wedges of lime.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
8 hrs 5 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 beef tongue
  • ½ onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, or more to taste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

Step 1
Place beef tongue, onion, garlic, and bay leaf in a slow cooker; generously season with salt. Pour in enough water to cover beef mixture.

Step 2
Cook on Low for 8 hours.

Step 3
Transfer beef tongue to a work surface and cool slightly. Peel outer layer of skin from beef tongue and remove rough end.

Step 4
Chop meat into bite-sized pieces.

Step 5
Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chopped meat until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

492
Calories
39g
Fat
1g
Carbs
32g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 492
% Daily Value *
Total Fat39g 50%
Saturated Fat15g 74%
Cholesterol224mg 75%
Sodium123mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate1g 0%
Dietary Fiber0g 1%
Total Sugars0g
Protein32g
Vitamin C3mg 16%
Calcium14mg 1%
Iron4mg 24%
Potassium323mg 7%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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