Lengua in Tomato-Jalapeño Sauce (Beef Tongue)
Lengua in Tomato-Jalapeño Sauce (Beef Tongue) features slow-simmered tongue that turns meltingly tender before being shredded and tossed in a bright, lightly spicy tomato-chile sauce. The meat is rich and silky, balanced by gentle heat and aromatic onion and garlic. Serve for dinner as taco filling, over rice, or alongside warm tortillas for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs 25 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lengua in Tomato-Jalapeño Sauce (Beef Tongue), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the tongue, 1/2 chopped onion, 3 tablespoons salt, 1 jalapeño, and garlic cloves in a large pot filled with water to cover the tongue by several inches; bring to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until very tender, 3 to 4 hours.
- 3
Take the tongue out of the pot; let it cool. Save the cooking liquid.
- 4
When the tongue is cool enough to handle, peel off the tough outer skin; shred the meat with two forks.
- 5
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add the whole tomatoes and the remaining 2 jalapeños; boil until tender.
- 6
Move the tomatoes and jalapeños to a blender; blend until smooth.
- 7
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining 1/2 chopped onion; cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 8
Stir in the shredded tongue and the puréed tomato mixture; bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, then add 2 cups reserved cooking liquid.
- 9
Cook and stir until the liquid has evaporated, leaving moist, flavorful meat, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 229.8 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 18.2 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 4.07 g 1%
- Total Fat 15.0 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 5.71 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 69.99 mg High 23%
- Sodium 104.35 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.38 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.35 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 20.3 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.47 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 45.41 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 3.4 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 3.53 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lengua in Tomato Jalapeño Sauce (Beef Tongue) is made with 7 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 3 hrs 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Tongue, Garlic, Jalapeño Pepper, and Onion. Each serving provides about 229.8 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lengua in Tomato-Jalapeño Sauce (Beef Tongue) made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Tongue, Garlic, Jalapeño Pepper, Onion, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lengua in Tomato-Jalapeño Sauce (Beef Tongue)?
- About 3 hrs 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 229.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lengua in Tomato-Jalapeño Sauce (Beef Tongue) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Lengua in Tomato-Jalapeño Sauce (Beef Tongue) healthy?
- Lengua in Tomato-Jalapeño Sauce (Beef Tongue) has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 229.8 calories and 18.2 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 5.71 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, 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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