Crockpot Lengua (Beef Tongue)
Crockpot Lengua (Beef Tongue) turns a humble cut into meltingly tender bites with gentle aromatics of onion, garlic, and bay leaf. Finished with a quick butter sauté, it has a rich, beefy depth and silky texture that shines in tacos, over rice, or alongside simple sides. Ideal for a weekend dinner when you want comfort with minimal hands-on time.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook8 hrs 5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Put the beef tongue, onion, garlic, and bay leaf in a slow cooker; season generously with salt. Add enough water to cover the beef mixture.
- 2
Cook on Low for 8 hours.
- 3
Move the beef tongue to a work surface and let it cool slightly. Peel off the outer skin from the beef tongue and trim off the rough end.
- 4
Cut the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- 5
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the chopped meat until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 579.72 kcal High
- Protein 48.03 g Good Source
- Carbs 8.04 g Moderate
- Total Fat 37.56 g High
- Saturated Fat 15.94 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 191.9 mg High
- Sodium 127.0 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.13 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 144.65 mg Moderate
- Iron 3.78 mg Good Source
- Potassium 15.91 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 17.06 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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