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September 16, 2025
Lengua (Beef Tongue) Recipe
Lengua (Beef Tongue) takes little time to prepare but delivers very tasty results served in warm corn tortillas for authentic traditional preparation experiences. This adventurous recipe showcases traditional Mexican cooking through organ meat utilization and proper preparation techniques. The authentic preparation creates rich, flavorful results for adventurous diners.
This beef tongue (lengua) takes a little time to prepare but is very tasty served in some warm corn tortillas.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 25 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
1 tongue
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Ingredients
1 beef tongue
1 large onion, chopped, divided
3 tablespoons salt
3 whole jalapeño peppers, stemmed, divided
2 cloves garlic
3 whole tomatoes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Directions
Add tongue, 1/2 chopped onion, 3 tablespoons salt, 1 jalapeño, and garlic cloves to a large pot filled with water to cover tongue by several inches; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until very tender, 3 to 4 hours. Remove tongue from pot; allow to cool. Reserve cooking liquid. When tongue cool enough to handle, peel off tough outer skin; shred meat using two forks.
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add whole tomatoes and remaining 2 jalapeños; boil until tender. Transfer tomatoes and jalapeños to a blender; purée until smooth.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in remaining 1/2 chopped onion; cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in shredded tongue and puréed tomato mixture; bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, then pour in 2 cups reserved cooking liquid. Cook and stir until liquid evaporated, leaving moist, flavorful meat, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 201 | Calories |
| 16g | Fat |
| 2g | Carbs |
| 12g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
| Calories 201 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 16g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 27% |
| Cholesterol 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium 1350mg | 59% |
| Total Carbohydrate 2g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 12g | 25% |
| Vitamin C 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium 10mg | 1% |
| Iron 2mg | 10% |
| Potassium 201mg | 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.
