Tongue Tacos with Salsa Verde

This dish is a delicious twist on the classic taco. It is perfect for a fun and easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef tongue
• 1 onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp oregano
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup salsa verde
• 10-12 corn tortillas
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 lime

Method

1. Place the beef tongue in a large pot and cover with water.
2. Add the onion, garlic, bay leaves, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt and pepper.
3. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2-3 hours or until the tongue is tender.
4. Remove the tongue from the pot and let cool.
5. Peel off the skin and discard.
6. Chop the tongue into small pieces.
7. In a large skillet, heat the salsa verde over medium heat.
8. Add the chopped tongue and cook for 5-7 minutes or until heated through.
9. Meanwhile, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat.
10. To assemble the tacos, place a few pieces of tongue in the center of each tortilla and top with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

Potential changes & improvements

If you are not a fan of tongue, you could substitute with another type of protein such as chicken, pork, or beef. The salsa verde can also be swapped out for another type of salsa or sauce.

What other food it works well with

This dish goes well with rice and beans or a simple green salad.

Common Mistakes

Be sure to simmer the beef tongue for the full 2-3 hours to ensure it is cooked through and tender. If the tongue is not cooked properly, it can be tough and chewy.

Nutritional Information

Servings: 4-6

Calories: 300

Fat: 10 g

Saturated Fat: 3 g

Cholesterol: 80 mg

Sodium: 520 mg

Carbohydrates: 22 g

Fiber: 3 g

Sugar: 4 g

Protein: 28 g

Allergens

This dish contains beef, gluten, and cumin.