Lengua Tacos
Tender braised beef tongue seasoned with cumin and garlic, served on warm tortillas with fresh onion and cilantro. Restaurant-quality street tacos ready in under 30 minutes using pre-cooked tongue.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 34g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Slice the cooked tongue into 1/4-inch-thick pieces against the grain.
Step 2
Finely dice the onion. Chop the cilantro. Mince the garlic.
Step 3
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 4
Add the sliced tongue, cumin, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, 4–5 minutes.
Step 5
Warm the tortillas directly over a gas flame or in a dry skillet, ~30 seconds per side.
Step 6
Divide the tongue between tortillas. Top with diced onion and cilantro.
Step 7
Serve immediately with lime wedges if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon or spatula
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