Beef Tongue & Vegetables Recipe

Name: Beef Tongue & Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs fresh beef tongues; water, to cover; 3 -4 teaspoons salt, 1 per pound of meat; 1 medium onion, whole; 3 -4 garlic cloves, 1 per pound of meat; 1 stalk celery, cut into chunks; 6 peppercorns; 4 whole cloves; 1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons sugar, 1/2 per pound of meat; 2 -3 bay leaves; 6 -8 medium red potatoes, scrubbed, unpeeled; 6 -8 medium carrots, scrubbed, unpeeled; turnips (optional) or boiling onions (optional); fresh horseradish

Servings: persons

3 -4 lbs fresh beef tongues
water, to cover
3 -4 teaspoons salt, 1 per pound of meat
1 medium onion, whole
3 -4 garlic cloves, 1 per pound of meat
1 stalk celery, cut into chunks
6 peppercorns
4 whole cloves
1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons sugar, 1/2 per pound of meat
2 -3 bay leaves
6 -8 medium red potatoes, scrubbed, unpeeled
6 -8 medium carrots, scrubbed, unpeeled
turnips (optional) or boiling onions (optional)
fresh horseradish

1
Wash tongue thoroughly.
2
Place in large pot and cover with filtered water about 2-3 inches.
3
Add garlic, onion, bay leaves, salt, pepper corns, whole cloves, sugar, and celery.
4
Cover pot and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour per pound or until tender.
6
Remove tongue from the pot and cut the leathery skin off--kitchen scissors work well for this job.
7
Cover and keep the meat hot.
8
Add the vegetables you want to serve, except cabbage.
9
Simmer until almost done.
10
Add cabbage (quartered) the last 15 minutes or cook separately.
11
Serve with lots of butter for the vegetables and horseradish for the meat.

680

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 lbs fresh beef tongues, water, to cover, 3 -4 teaspoons salt, 1 per pound of meat, 1 medium onion, whole, and more.

Yes, Beef Tongue & Vegetables 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 & Vegetables

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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