This may one of my more unique recipes, but if you’re adventurous this is definitely worth a try!!! Beef tongue braised down is some of the richest and tenderest meat from the cow. If you’re into it here are my Birria-style lengua tacos!
Ingredients
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1 beef tongue
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1 onion
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1 bell pepper
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4 cloves garlic
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1 Roma tomato
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2 stalks celery
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1/2 bunch green onion
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1 jalapeño
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1/2 bunch parsley
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1 tbsp chipotle purée
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1 tsp cumin
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Salt and pepper
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1 qt beef stock
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Corn tortillas
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Cotija cheese
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Marinated onions (white onions with lime juice and cilantro)
Directions
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Rough chop all vegetables and place in pressure cooker with beef tongue. Season and add stock and purée. Cook 60 min and allow to cook some.
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Remove meat and peel outer layer off. Slice into 1/2” slices. Blend liquid mixture with a stick blender.
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Brown off sliced meat in sauté pan. Season and add in some of the braising liquid.
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Dip tortillas in braising liquid and toast in separate pan. Add cheese and top with meat and pickled onions.
