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Ingredients
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1 beef tongue
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½ onion
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2 cloves garlic, or more to taste
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1 bay leaf
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon butter
Directions
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Place beef tongue, onion, garlic, and bay leaf in a slow cooker; generously season with salt. Pour in enough water to cover beef mixture.
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Cook on Low for 8 hours.
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Transfer beef tongue to a work surface and cool slightly. Peel outer layer of skin from beef tongue and remove rough end.
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Chop meat into bite-sized pieces.
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Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chopped meat until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
492 | Calories |
39g | Fat |
1g | Carbs |
32g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 492 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 39g | 50% |
Saturated Fat 15g | 74% |
Cholesterol 224mg | 75% |
Sodium 123mg | 5% |
Total Carbohydrate 1g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 0g | |
Protein 32g | 64% |
Vitamin C 3mg | 4% |
Calcium 14mg | 1% |
Iron 4mg | 24% |
Potassium 323mg | 7% |
* 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.