Slow-Cooked Beef Tongue (Lengua)
Ingredients Needed
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1 beef tongue
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½ onion
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2 cloves garlic, or more to taste
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1 bay leaf
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
Place the beef tongue, onion, garlic, and bay leaves into the slow cooker, and season generously with salt. Add enough water to fully submerge the beef mixture.
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Cook on low heat for 8 hours.
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Remove the beef tongue from the slow cooker and allow it to rest slightly. Peel off the outer skin and trim the tough end.
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Cut the beef tongue into small, bite-sized chunks.
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped beef tongue, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 492 | Calories |
| 39g | Fat |
| 1g | Carbs |
| 32g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 492 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 39g | 50% |
| Saturated Fat 15g | 74% |
| Cholesterol 224mg | 75% |
| Sodium 123mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 4% |
| Calcium 14mg | 1% |
| Iron 4mg | 24% |
| Potassium 323mg | 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.
Evaluation :
5/5