Beef Tongue Cuban Style -- Lengua De Res Estilo Cubano Recipe

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Beef Tongue Cuban Style -- Lengua De Res Estilo Cubano
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Directions:

  1. Clean the tongue thoroughly; place in pressure cooker with just enough water to cover the tongue.
  2. Add one tablespoon of salt, cover, and cook under pressure for approximately one hour or until tender (this can be cooked in a stockpot, but will take longer to cook).
  3. When tongue is ready, pierce the thickest part with a knife to check for tenderness; itshould no longer be pink.
  4. Peel skin off, trim fat, and cut into 1/2-inch slices.
  5. While tongue is cooking, saute onions and peppers in 4 tablespoons of olive oil and add 2 teaspoons of salt.
  6. Add rest of ingredients listed and cook until tender.
  7. Add tomatoes or tomato sauce.
  8. Add slices of tongue; cover and cook on medium heat for 30-45 minutes.
  9. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 743.18 Kcal (3112 kJ)
Calories from fat 492.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 54.75g 84%
Cholesterol 230.15mg 77%
Sodium 535.47mg 22%
Potassium 1058.22mg 23%
Total Carbs 19.69g 7%
Sugars 4.69g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2.46g 10%
Protein 40.83g 82%
Vitamin C 75.4mg 126%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 49%
Iron 33.5mg 186%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 167.8 Kcal (703 kJ)
Calories from fat 111.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.36g 84%
Cholesterol 51.97mg 77%
Sodium 120.91mg 22%
Potassium 238.94mg 23%
Total Carbs 4.45g 7%
Sugars 1.06g 19%
Dietary Fiber 0.56g 10%
Protein 9.22g 82%
Vitamin C 17mg 126%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 49%
Iron 7.6mg 186%
Calcium 11.3mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.9
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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