Lengua (Beef Tongue) Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 02, 2008

I would like to say that this recipe is Wonderful! I do have just one "beef" Haha! Why doesn't anyone mention the boiling itself??? In my experience, the boiling water must be heavily seasoned or you lose all flavor in the meat. I like to boil my tongue in water that has proportionate boullion, dehydrated onions, garlic powder, lots of salt, and a little cayenne pepper, and half a bay leaf... I don't like to eat meat that taste like water...

—Lizard

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 26, 2006

I like beef tongue, but did not care for this. No one in my house would finish their serving. 3 hours to prepare and then you get some weird sweet taste with a small bit of spice from the peppers but nothing else.

—RACHEL1070

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Dec 15, 2003

I must admit I was a little skeptical about eating a calf's tongue. What a pleasant surprise! The sweetness of the corn and tomatoes complimented the flavor of the meat. It was fantasic! If you don't tell your family what kind of meat is in the meal you won't have any leftovers!

—SECKMAN

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Jun 04, 2010

This was excellent, I used Anaheim chilies that I roasted over flame and fresh corn that was also flame roasted. The water that I used for boiling the tongue was also well seasoned with onions garlic and salt.

—Dave

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Dec 15, 2003

Great!!! Different from the way I've had it in the past but quite tasty! Thanks!

—PATCE49

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Jul 17, 2011

OMG this was so yummm. I have to say though I that I kicked it up some with a bit of cilantro and lime but even without it is good. Served it with corn tortilla's. Will be making this one again!

—katrinia17

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Mar 16, 2010

I made this yesterday and really enjoyed it. The wife and one daughter only sampled it. Oh well. That leaves more for me. Next I think I will try pickling tongue and heart.

—Rob Conner

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Nutrition

Calories
384 kcal
19%

Carbohydrates
20.8 g
7%

Cholesterol
131 mg
44%

Fat
24.4 g
38%

Fiber
2.6 g
10%

Protein
22.3 g
45%

Sodium
319 mg
13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Lengua (Beef Tongue)

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 384
Calories from Fat: 220

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.4g 38 %
Saturated Fat 8.4g 42 %
Cholesterol 131mg 44 %
Sodium 319mg 13 %
Potassium 480mg 13 %
Total Carbohydrates 20.8g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 10 %
Protein 22.3g 45 %
Sugars 5.1g
Vitamin A 12 %
Vitamin C 104 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 36 %
** Thiamin 10 %
Niacin 57 %
Vitamin B6 21 %
Magnesium 14 %
Folate 31 %

* 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.