Tacos De Lengua Recipe
Barbacoa style beef tongue, lettuce, pico de gallo and sour cream on two soft grilled flour tortillas
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Ingredients
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Tacos de Lengua Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Beef Tongue
In a large pot, add the beef tongue, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Skim any foam that rises to the top.
- 2
Season the Tongue
Add salt, black pepper, garlic cloves, onion, and bay leaves to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer for about 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the tongue is tender.
- 3
Cool and Peel
Once cooked, remove the tongue from the pot and let it cool slightly. Peel off the skin while the tongue is still warm.
- 4
Shred the Tongue
Cut the tongue into small pieces or shred it using two forks.
- 5
Warm the Tortillas
In a skillet, lightly grill the flour tortillas until they are warm and pliable.
- 6
Assemble the Tacos
On each tortilla, place a portion of the shredded beef tongue, followed by lettuce, pico de gallo, and a dollop of sour cream.
- 7
Serve
Fold the tortillas over the filling and serve immediately with additional pico de gallo and sour cream on the side.
