Slow Cooker Lengua (Beef Tongue)

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.

Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
485 min
Total Time
495 min
Servings
6

Instructions

  1. 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.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Cook on Low for 8 hours.'}

  3. 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.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Chop meat into bite-sized pieces.'}

  5. 5

    {'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)

492
Calories
32 g
Protein
1 g
Carbs
39 g
Fat
0 g
Fiber
123 mg
Sodium

Tags

publisher-tested
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/236880/slow-cooker-lengua-beef-tongue/
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