Slow Cooker Lengua (Beef Tongue)
Beef tongue, or lengua, is slow-cooked with onions, garlic, and bay leaf until tender, then sautéed in butter for a juicy, flavorful taco filling.
Instructions
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1
{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Place beef tongue, onion, garlic, and bay leaf in a slow cooker; generously season with salt. Pour in enough water to cover beef mixture.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Cook on Low for 8 hours.'}
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3
{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Transfer beef tongue to a work surface and cool slightly. Peel outer layer of skin from beef tongue and remove rough end.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Chop meat into bite-sized pieces.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': '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 (6 servings total)