Langue de Boeuf aux Lentilles (Beef tongue with lentils) Recipe

Name: Langue de Boeuf aux Lentilles (Beef tongue with lentils)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic; 1/4 pound cooked ham, cut into very small cubes, about 1/4 cup; 1 pound lentils; 1 cup chopped canned tomatoes with tomato paste (or use 3/4 cup canned imported tomatoes plus 1/4 cup tomato paste); 5 cups water; Salt to taste, if desired; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 4 sprigs fresh parsley; 2 1/4 pounds fully cooked tongue

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1/4 pound cooked ham, cut into very small cubes, about 1/4 cup
1 pound lentils
1 cup chopped canned tomatoes with tomato paste (or use 3/4 cup canned imported tomatoes plus 1/4 cup tomato paste)
5 cups water
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
4 sprigs fresh parsley
2 1/4 pounds fully cooked tongue

1
Heat two tablespoons of butter in large saucepan or small kettle and add onion and garlic.
2
Cook, stirring, until wilted.
3
Add ham and lentils and stir briefly.
4
Add tomatoes with tomato paste, water, salt, pepper, bay leaf, thyme, parsley and tongue.
5
Bring to boil and cover.
6
Let simmer 35 minutes or until lentils are cooked.
7
Remove tongue.
8
Stir in the remaining butter.
9
Slice tongue and serve with lentils.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons butter, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic, 1/4 pound cooked ham, cut into very small cubes, about 1/4 cup, and more.

Yes, Langue de Boeuf aux Lentilles (Beef tongue with lentils) 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.

Langue de Boeuf aux Lentilles (Beef tongue with lentils)

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