Crockpot Lengua (Beef Tongue)
Beef tongue is slow-cooked with onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, and pepper until tender, then sautéed in butter for a juicy, richly seasoned taco filling. Serve it in tortillas for a comforting meal, especially when you want a flavorful alternative to more familiar taco fillings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook8 hrs 5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Lengua (Beef Tongue), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 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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- 32
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Place beef tongue, onion, garlic, and bay leaf in a slow cooker; generously season with salt. Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients.
- 2
Cook on Low for 8 hours.
- 3
Transfer beef tongue to a work surface and cool slightly. Peel the outer skin from the beef tongue and remove the rough end.
- 4
Chop meat into bite-sized pieces.
- 5
Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chopped meat until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 545.28 kcal High 27%
- Protein 48.03 g Good Source 96%
- Carbohydrate 1.16 g 0%
- Total Fat 37.54 g High 48%
- Saturated Fat 15.94 g High 80%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 191.9 mg High 64%
- Sodium 126.62 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.12 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 4.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 3.76 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 15.27 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.32 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.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crockpot Lengua (Beef Tongue) is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 8 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Tongue, Black Pepper, Butter, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 545.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Lengua (Beef Tongue) made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Tongue, Black Pepper, Butter, Dried Bay Leaves, Garlic. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Lengua (Beef Tongue)?
- About 8 hrs 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 8 hrs 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 545.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Lengua (Beef Tongue) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crockpot Lengua (Beef Tongue) healthy?
- Crockpot Lengua (Beef Tongue) has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 545.28 calories and 48.03 g of protein, or 96% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 126.62 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.94 g (80% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, 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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