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.
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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