Beef Tongue Cuban Style -- Lengua De Res Estilo Cub

Name: Beef Tongue Cuban Style -- Lengua De Res Estilo Cubano
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs beef tongues; 6 roma tomatoes or 8 ounces tomato sauce; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 -2 onion, peeled and chopped; 1/2 cup stuffed green olive, sliced; 6 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons capers (plus 1 tablespoon caper juice); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons vinegar; salt

Servings: persons

3 -4 lbs beef tongues
6 roma tomatoes or 8 ounces tomato sauce
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 -2 onion, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup stuffed green olive, sliced
6 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons capers (plus 1 tablespoon caper juice)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons vinegar
salt

1
Clean the tongue thoroughly; place in pressure cooker with just enough water to cover the tongue.
2
Add one tablespoon of salt, cover, and cook under pressure for approximately one hour or until tender (this can be cooked in a stockpot, but will take longer to cook).
3
When tongue is ready, pierce the thickest part with a knife to check for tenderness; itshould no longer be pink.
4
Peel skin off, trim fat, and cut into 1/2-inch slices.
5
While tongue is cooking, saute onions and peppers in 4 tablespoons of olive oil and add 2 teaspoons of salt.
6
Add rest of ingredients listed and cook until tender.
7
Add tomatoes or tomato sauce.
8
Add slices of tongue; cover and cook on medium heat for 30-45 minutes.
9
Season to taste with salt and pepper.

610

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 lbs beef tongues, 6 roma tomatoes or 8 ounces tomato sauce, 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Beef Tongue Cuban Style -- Lengua De Res Estilo Cubano falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef Tongue Cuban Style -- Lengua De Res Estilo Cubano

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