Tongue Tacos

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 15

Tongue Tacos recipe for an adventurous meal

by The Chefin Tacos

Prep

20 min

Cook

180 min

Ready In

200 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

160

Sugar

Fat

Tongue tacos are a unique and adventurous twist on traditional tacos. Beef tongue is a tender cut of meat that is often overlooked, but it has a rich and juicy flavor that pairs well with bold spices and herbs. This recipe combines sauteed onion and tomato with thinly sliced beef tongue, and is served on warm corn tortillas with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice. Perfect for the adventurous foodie or anyone looking for something different.

Instructions

1.	Fill a pot with enough water to cover the beef tongue and bring to a boil.
2.	Add the beef tongue to the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer.
3.	Cover the pot and let simmer until the tongue is tender, about 3 hours.
4.	Remove the tongue from the pot and let cool.
5.	Peel the skin and slice the tongue.
6.	In a frying pan, saute the diced onion and tomato in vegetable oil until tender, then add the sliced tongue to the pan.
7.	Add salt and pepper to taste.
8.	Warm the corn tortillas and serve the tongue mixture on top of them.
9.	Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top of each taco and squeeze a few drops of lemon juice over them before serving.

PROS

Tongue tacos are a unique and adventurous meal for food enthusiasts who are looking for something different.

The beef tongue is tender and juicy, and the combination of spices and herbs in this recipe gives the dish a delicious flavor.

This recipe is also a great way to use an underappreciated and underrated cut of meat.

CONS

Beef tongue may not be a traditional taco ingredient, and some may find it too adventurous or off-putting.

It can also be difficult to find beef tongue in some parts of the world.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef tongue is a good source of protein, vitamin B12, and iron.
It is also lower in fat than other cuts of beef, and this recipe is low in calories and sugar.
The combination of spices and herbs used in this recipe also provide added health benefits, such as improving digestive health and reducing inflammation.

	1 beef tongue
	2 tomatoes , diced
	1 onion , diced
	1 bunch fresh cilantro , chopped
	1 tablespoon vegetable oil
	salt and pepper to taste
	6 corn tortillas
	3 tablespoons lemon juice