Entrée: Mexico – Tacos de Lengua (Beef Tongue Tacos)

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 6

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 8 min

Additional 2 hrs

Total 2 hrs 25 min

Ingredients

1 beef tongue, about 2.5 lb (1.1 kg)
2 bay leaves
1 onion, halved
5 cloves garlic
Salt to taste
12 corn tortillas
Fresh cilantro, chopped, to taste
1 onion, chopped
Lime wedges for serving
Salsa of choice

Instructions

1. Place the beef tongue, bay leaves, halved onion, garlic, and a generous pinch of salt in a large pot. Cover with water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 2-3 hours until the tongue is tender.
2. Remove the tongue from the pot and let it cool slightly. Peel off the outer skin and slice the tongue into thin strips.
3. In a skillet over medium heat, lightly sear the tongue slices until they are golden brown on both sides.
4. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or over an open flame until pliable.
5. Assemble the tacos by placing a few slices of tongue in each tortilla. Top with chopped cilantro, chopped onion, and a squeeze of lime. Add your favorite salsa for extra flavor.
6. Serve immediately, accompanied by extra lime wedges and salsa on the side.