Grilled Beef Tongue
Grilled Beef Tongue is simmered until buttery-tender, then sliced and kissed on the grill for a lightly crisp, smoky edge. A touch of lime, paprika, and olive oil brightens the rich, beefy flavor, making it great for steak-style slices or folding into tacos. Ideal for a hearty dinner or a weekend cookout centerpiece.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook2 hrs 15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Beef Tongue, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 90 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.88 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the tongue in a large stockpot and cover it with water. Bring it to a boil over medium heat. Boil the tongue for 2 hours. Turn off the heat and let it cool for 1 hour. Peel off the skin from the tongue and discard it.
- 2
Move the tongue to a cutting board and slice it into 1/2-inch pieces. Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice, and season with paprika.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill the tongue slices for 6 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Calories 407.88 kcal High 20%
- Protein 35.06 g Good Source 70%
- Carbohydrate 0.3 g 0%
- Total Fat 29.0 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 11.09 g High 55%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 136.08 mg High 45%
- Sodium 91.87 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 0.24 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 1.19 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 2.85 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 11.66 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.02 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.19 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Grilled Beef Tongue is made with 4 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Tongue, Lime Juice, Olive Oil, and Paprika. Each serving provides about 407.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Beef Tongue made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Tongue, Lime Juice, Olive Oil, Paprika. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Beef Tongue?
- About 2 hrs 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 407.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Beef Tongue easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 4 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Grilled Beef Tongue healthy?
- Grilled Beef Tongue has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 407.88 calories and 35.06 g of protein, or 70% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 11.09 g (55% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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