This dish is a traditional Mexican recipe that is both delicious and easy to make. The key to making it perfect is to simmer the beef tongue for a long time so that it is tender, and then to make a delicious salsa verde to accompany it. The salsa verde is made with tomatillos, jalapeños, cilantro, and garlic, and it is absolutely delicious. Serve this dish with some white rice and beans on the side, and you have a complete meal. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 beef tongue
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns
- Water
- Salt
- For the salsa verde:
- 6 tomatillos
- 2 jalapeños
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic
- Salt
Method
- Place the beef tongue in a large pot and cover with water. Add the onion, carrot, celery, bay leaf, and peppercorns.
- Bring the water to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer for 3-4 hours, or until the beef tongue is very tender.
- Remove the beef tongue from the pot and let it cool. Once it is cool enough to handle, peel off the skin. (It should come off easily.)
- Thoroughly rinse the tomatillos and jalapeños. Place them in a pot of boiling water and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let them cool.
- Place the tomatillos, jalapeños, cilantro, garlic, and salt in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Cut the beef tongue into thin slices and serve with the salsa verde and some white rice and beans on the side.
Potential changes & improvements
If you want, you can add some chopped onions and cilantro to the salsa verde. You can also add a little bit of lime juice to brighten up the flavors. If you want a thicker salsa, you can add a tablespoon or two of sour cream or Greek yogurt. Lastly, if you want a spicier salsa, you can add more jalapeños or use hotter peppers.
What other food it works well with
This dish goes well with a simple green salad on the side. You can also add some avocado slices to the dish for a little bit of creaminess.
Common Mistakes
One common mistake is not simmering the beef tongue long enough. If you don’t simmer it long enough, it will not be tender enough and will be difficult to eat. Another mistake is not peeling the beef tongue before slicing and serving. The skin is tough and not very pleasant to eat, so make sure to peel it off before serving.
Nutritional Information
This dish is relatively high in protein and low in fat. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin B12, iron, and zinc. However, it is relatively high in sodium due to the salt used in the cooking process.
Allergens
This dish contains the following allergens: beef, onion, carrot, celery, bay leaf, peppercorns, tomatillos, jalapeños, cilantro, garlic.