Tacos Lengua Recipe
Traditional Mexican taco of beef tongue. Beef braised with garlic, cilantro, and chopped onions.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Tacos Lengua
Method
Instructions
Prepare the Beef Tongue
In a large pot, place the beef tongue, water, garlic cloves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 3 hours or until the tongue is tender.
Cool and Peel
Once cooked, remove the tongue from the pot and let it cool slightly. Peel off the skin and slice the meat into thin pieces.
Prepare Tacos
Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet. Place sliced beef tongue on each tortilla, top with remaining cilantro, and serve with lime wedges and salsa on the side.