Slow Cooker Lengua (Beef Tongue)

A tender and flavorful slow cooker recipe for beef tongue, perfect for adventurous eaters or traditional cuisine enthusiasts.

Ingredients

  • beef tongue (1 )
  • onion (0.5 )
  • garlic (2 cloves)
  • bay leaf (1 )
  • salt (0 )
  • ground black pepper (0 )
  • butter (1 tablespoon)

Instructions

  1. Place beef tongue, onion, garlic, and bay leaf in a slow cooker; generously season with salt. Pour in enough water to cover the beef mixture.
  2. Cook on Low for 8 hours.
  3. Transfer beef tongue to a work surface and cool slightly. Peel the outer layer of 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.

Nutrition

(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)

  • kcal: 492
  • fat: 39 g
  • sats: 15 g
  • carbs: 1 g
  • fibre: 0 g
  • protein: 32 g
  • salt: 0 g