Braised Lengua Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Beef Tongue

   In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.

2. 2

   Add Beef Tongue to the Pot

   Add the beef tongue to the pot, searing on all sides until browned.

3. 3

   Braised Cooking

   Add smoked paprika, bay leaves, beef broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 3-4 hours until tender.

4. 4

   Prepare Crispy Onion Straws

   While the tongue is braising, slice the onion for frying. Soak in water for 30 minutes, then drain. Dredge in flour and fry in hot vegetable oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

5. 5

   Warm the Tortillas

   In a dry skillet, warm the corn tortillas until pliable.

6. 6

   Assemble the Dish

   Once the beef tongue is tender, slice it thinly against the grain. Serve on warm tortillas topped with crispy onion straws and a drizzle of pan jus from the pot.