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Tacos de Lengua

Mexican · Latin America STOVETOP
8/10

Slow-simmered beef tongue, diced and served on corn tortillas.

Beef Street Food Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Long simmering tenderizes the muscle; the tongue's natural gelatin creates silky texture.

Key Ingredients

beef tongue onion garlic bay leaves cilantro onion salsa verde

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