Beef Tongue In Red Sauce Recipe

Name: Beef Tongue In Red Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs beef tongues; 1 onion, quartered; 1 onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 20 ounces tomatoes, canned diced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 anaheim chili, roasted, peeled, seeds removed and chopped; 6 ounces tomato paste; 3 tablespoons green olives, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1
Scrub the tongue in water.
2
Place in a large pot, cover the top of the tongue with water. Add quartered onion.
3
Bring to a boil; lower to medium heat and cook for 3 hours, covered, until no longer pink.
4
Roast pepper in broiler for 3-5 minutes per side. Remove skin and chop.
5
Remove the tongue.
6
Before completely cooled, skin the tongue and remove any gristle and slice into 1/2 inch slices.
7
In a deep skillet, over medium heat, add onion and saute.
8
Add garlic and saute 1 to 2 more minutes.
9
Add diced tomatoes, oregano, thyme, and chiles. Reduce to medium and simmer 15 minutes.
10
Add tomato paste and mix well.
11
Add the olives and stir well.
12
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
13
Place the sliced tongue into sauce. lower heat and simmer 20 to 30.
14
Remove from heat.

1020

kcal

Calories

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs beef tongues, 1 onion, quartered, 1 onion, finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Beef Tongue In Red Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews 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 In Red Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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