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Delicious Beef Tongue Tacos Recipe
Delicious beef tongue tacos showcase a really mouth-watering way of preparing tongue that practically melts in your mouth, encouraging adventurous eaters to enjoy this traditional delicacy. This approachable preparation demonstrates how proper technique can make intimidating cuts incredibly appealing while the melting texture proves tongue's exceptional tenderness when cooked correctly. The mouth-watering description reflects superior taste while encouraging those hesitant about organ meats.
This is a really mouth-watering way of making tongue. It practically melts in your mouth. Enjoy!
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
8 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
20 tacos
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Ingredients
1 beef tongue
½ white onion, sliced
5 cloves garlic, crushed
1 bay leaf
salt to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 Roma tomatoes
5 serrano peppers
salt to taste
½ onion, diced
2 (10 ounce) packages corn tortillas
Directions
Place the beef tongue in a slow cooker and cover with water. Add the onion slices, garlic, and bay leaf. Season with salt. Cover and cook on Low overnight or 8 hours. Remove the tongue and shred the meat into strands.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the tomatoes and peppers in the hot oil until softened on all sides. Remove the tomatoes and peppers in a blender, keeping the oil on the heat; season with salt. Blend briefly until still slightly chunky. Cook the diced onion in the skillet until translucent; stir in the tomato mixture. Cook another 5 to 6 minutes. Build the tacos by placing shredded tongue meat into a tortilla and spooning salsa over the meat.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 227 | Calories |
| 14g | Fat |
| 14g | Carbs |
| 11g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 20 | |
| Calories 227 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 14g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 23% |
| Cholesterol 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium 46mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate 14g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 11g | 23% |
| Vitamin C 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium 30mg | 2% |
| Iron 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium 196mg | 4% |
* 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.
