Late Night Tacos De Lengua Recipe

Name: Late Night Tacos De Lengua
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Lengua; 1 1-2 pounds beef tongue; 1/2 yellow onion, corsely chopped; 1 fresh jalapeno, cut in half; 3 cloves garlic, whole; 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin seed, slightly crushed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 bottle Negra Modelo; sliced bell pepper and onions, optional; corn and/or flour tortillas, warmed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Cilantro Sour Cream; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 fresh jalapeno, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 3/4-1 cups sour cream (depending on how potent you want it); salt to taste

Servings: persons

Lengua
1 1-2 pounds beef tongue
1/2 yellow onion, corsely chopped
1 fresh jalapeno, cut in half
3 cloves garlic, whole
1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seed, slightly crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1 bottle Negra Modelo
sliced bell pepper and onions, optional
corn and/or flour tortillas, warmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
Cilantro Sour Cream
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 fresh jalapeno, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3/4-1 cups sour cream (depending on how potent you want it)
salt to taste

1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
2
Place the tongue in a cast iron dutch oven with the rest of the ingredients. Add enough water to about the halfway point on the tongue. Bring it to a boil.
3
Cover the pot and bake in the oven for about 3-3 1/2 hours or until fork tender. I flipped mine half way through. Set aside to cool a bit.
4
Once cool enough to handle, remove the outer layer of skin and slice thinly.
5
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Cook the sliced tongue with the peppers and onions until browned, about 3-5 minutes.
6
Serve on hot tortillas with cilantro sour cream, salsa and the rest of the Negra Modelo.
7
Toss all ingredients in the food processor and blend.

187

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* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Lengua, 1 1-2 pounds beef tongue, 1/2 yellow onion, corsely chopped, 1 fresh jalapeno, cut in half, and more.

Yes, Late Night Tacos De Lengua 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!

Late Night Tacos De Lengua

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