Beef Tongue Tacos for Recipe of the Week by Brian Cromer
Share
When it comes to food, beef tongue might be a little outside of your comfort zone, but it’s not as exotic as you might think. Poaching the tongue ensures it will be cooked to be moist and tender, not chewy or off-flavored. Tacos de lengua are a classic Hispanic preparation for tongue.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Ingredients:
1 beef tongue (3-4 pounds)
2 white onions
1 stalk of celery
2 large carrots
2 ancho chile peppers
2 bay leaves
3 cloves of garlic
2 cups of salsa
Flour tortillas
Directions:
1. Peel the onions, trim the celery and peel the carrots. Chop the vegetables into large pieces. Remove the seeds from the peppers. Peel and mince the garlic.
2. Fill a large four- or five-quart stockpot two-thirds of the way with water. Add the vegetables, peppers, bay leaves, a tablespoon of salt and the tongue. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover and cook for three hours. Make sure it does not heat above a light simmer.
3. Remove the tongue from the liquid. Allow it to cool for 10 minutes so it's easier to handle. Using a sharp knife, peel back the outer layer. Also, remove any lighter colored meat — which could cause it to not cook properly — near the base of the tongue. Dice the tongue into 1/4-inch cubes.
4. Add two tablespoons of oil to a saucepan on medium heat. Add the minced garlic, cook for two minutes and then add the diced tongue. Season with salt and pepper and saute until the pieces are lightly browned, about five minutes. Add the salsa and cook for another five minutes.
5. Serve on flour tortillas, top with jalapenos, lettuce and cilantro. Garnish with radish slices.
Note: Strain the cooking liquid and use it as beef broth in another recipe.
A version of this article appeared in the Nov 14 issue of the Collegiate Times.
Leave a comment 10 Comments Write a letter to the editor
All letters to the editor must include a name, e-mail, daytime phone number and affiliation to Virginia Tech. Affiliation includes: year and major for students; position and department for faculty and staff; current city for alumni and parents.
This comment was deleted for violating our comment policy.
Top
This comment was deleted for violating our comment policy.
Top
This comment was deleted for violating our comment policy.
Top
Hi there! Your article rocks too as being a reputable fantastic comprehend!??Everything everyone else has been doing when it comes to best place to buy dresses and something that youhas to do different. designer dresses http://www.squidoo.com/uk-dresses#module161811090
Reply to this Top
You will be my role models. Thanks for the post.The things that other people actually does in the matter of designer dresses and moreover those things youought to do different. designer dresses http://www.squidoo.com/uk-dresses#module161811089
Reply to this Top
Thank you for what you've got. This is the most beneficial article I’ve read Gertine http://www.21.by/biz-info/4762.html
Reply to this Top
This can be a list of phrases, not an essay. you will be incompetent Marcks http://youva2.com/2013/02/08/fans-mark-68th-birthday-of-bob-marley-in-jamaica-where-his-lyrics-remain-4%2
Reply to this Top
Studying by way of your nice content, will support me to complete so often. Eljo http://kino-teatr.ua/ru/main/film/film_id/44241/page/2.phtml
Reply to this Top
kchvtvpb <a href="http://www.timberlandschuhede.eu/25-womens-timberland-roll-top-stiefel/" title="Frauen Timberland Roll Top Stiefel">Frauen Timberland Roll Top Stiefel</a>
Reply to this Top
ppenucydr <a href="http://cpreec.org/biog/ralphlaurensale.html" title="ralph lauren outlet uk">ralph lauren outlet uk</a>
Reply to this Top