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Beef Tongue Tacos

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Beef Tongue Tacos You’ll Crave

Savor delicious Beef Tongue Tacos that offer a melt-in-your-mouth experience with authentic flavors and easy preparation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tacos
  • 1 piece Beef Tongue Essential for creating flavorful tacos de lengua.
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro Adds a fresh herbal note; optional.
  • 1 cup White Onions Offers crunch; substitute with red onions if preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 8 pieces Tortillas Corn or flour; corn for authenticity.
Optional Extra
  • 1 cup Refried Beans A hearty side option.

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the beef tongue under cold water, pat dry, and place on a cutting board.
  2. Add the beef tongue to a slow cooker, cover with water, and cook on low for 2-3 hours until fork-tender.
  3. Remove beef tongue, let cool, peel off skin, and shred into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Chop cilantro and onions, toss together in a bowl with lime juice.
  5. Warm tortillas, fill with shredded beef tongue and top with cilantro-onion mix. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacosCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, warm tortillas before assembly and use fresh ingredients for toppings.

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