Lengua (Beef Tongue) Recipe

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Lengua (Beef Tongue)
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  1. Place the tongue, half of the chopped onion, garlic cloves, 3 tablespoons salt, and 1 jalapeno pepper into a large pot. Fill with water to cover the tongue by several inches, then bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until very tender, 3 to 4 hours. Remove the tongue from the water and allow to cool. Reserve the liquid. Once the tongue has cooled, peel off the tough outer skin, then shred the meat using two forks.
  2. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add the whole tomatoes and 2 jalapeno peppers; boil until the vegetables are tender. Place the vegetables into a blender, and puree until smooth. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Once the onion has softened, stir in the shredded beef tongue and tomato salsa. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, then pour in 2 cups of the reserved cooking liquid. Cook and stir until the liquid has evaporated, leaving moist, flavorful meat, about 20 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 349.06 Kcal (1461 kJ)
Calories from fat 245.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.26g 42%
Sodium 20946.9mg 873%
Potassium 792.36mg 17%
Total Carbs 25.86g 9%
Sugars 13.32g 53%
Dietary Fiber 6.24g 25%
Protein 4.14g 8%
Vitamin C 88.4mg 147%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 82mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 75.04 Kcal (314 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.86g 42%
Sodium 4502.77mg 873%
Potassium 170.33mg 17%
Total Carbs 5.56g 9%
Sugars 2.86g 53%
Dietary Fiber 1.34g 25%
Protein 0.89g 8%
Vitamin C 19mg 147%
Calcium 17.6mg 8%

* 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

  • 8.5
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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