Lengua (Beef Tongue) Stir-Fry

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Mexicans just love to eat every part of the cow and here's a good way to prepare the tongue. You can cook the tongue a day ahead of time.

Submitted by Helena Unzueta
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 beef tongue

  • 5 fresh green chile peppers

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 white onion, sliced thinly

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 4 small tomatoes, halved and sliced

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained

  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Wash tongue and place in a large pot of water to cover. Simmer until no longer pink, about 50 minutes per pound of tongue. Remove from water and let rest until cool enough to handle. Peel skin from tongue and trim gristle. Cut into 1/4 inch slices.

  2. Place whole peppers in a skillet over medium-high heat and roast, turning, until all sides are charred. Let cool, rub off skins. Remove stems and seeds.

  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chile peppers, onion and garlic until onion is translucent. Stir in tongue and continue to cook until tongue is brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook until limp, 5 minutes. Pour in corn and heat through, 2 to 5 minutes. Season with salt. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

384 Calories
24g Fat
21g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 384
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 8g 42%
Cholesterol 131mg 44%
Sodium 319mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 22g 45%
Vitamin C 62mg 69%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 480mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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