Beef Tacos De Lengua Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (3 -4 lb) beef tongues
2 large onions, peeled
cloves from 1 head of garlic, peeled and crushed
6 -7 bay leaves
1 tbsp peppercorn
2 tbsp salt
vegetable oil
corn tortilla (2 to 3 per person )
salsa verde
avocado
cilantro
chopped red onion
thinly sliced radish (to garnish )

Directions:

Fill a large 12 quart stock pot 2/3 full with water. Add the tongue, onions, crushed garlic cloves, bay leaves, peppercorns, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook 3 hours, or until soft and tender.
Remove tongue from water and let cool for a couple of minutes. Notice the light colored skin-like covering over most of the tongue. Using your fingers, and/or a sharp small knife, remove this covering and discard. Notice the rough patch of meat where the tongue would attach to the bottom of the mouth. Remove this and discard.
Slice the tongue in 1/4 inch slices. Heat a little oil in a frying pan on medium high and saute the slices on both sides until they are lightly browned. Remove from pan and slice first into strips, then again crosswise so you end up with small cubes.
Soften the tortillas either by cooking on the stove-top until pockets of air appear in them, or in the microwave (about 10 seconds per tortilla). Place a large spoonful of meat in the center of a tortilla. Add a spoonful of salsa verde and some chopped avocado, onion, and chopped cilantro. Garnish with radish slices.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	101.58 Kcal (425 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.74g	10%
Cholesterol	33.43mg	11%
Sodium	1202.19mg	50%
Potassium	159.18mg	3%
Total Carbs	3.95g	1%
Sugars	1.02g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.53g	2%
Protein	5.95g	12%
Vitamin C	3mg	5%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	10.1mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	151.07 Kcal (632 kJ)
Calories from fat	90.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.02g	10%
Cholesterol	49.71mg	11%
Sodium	1787.93mg	50%
Potassium	236.74mg	3%
Total Carbs	5.87g	1%
Sugars	1.52g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.78g	2%
Protein	8.85g	12%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	5%
Iron	1.7mg	7%
Calcium	15mg	1%

* 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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