Beef Tongue in Tomato Sauce with Vegetables

This recipe is a dish of beef tongue in tomato sauce with vegetables; it is completely delicious and very original.
Ingredients
16
Servings
  • 1 beef tongue
  • 1 onion, chopped large
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoons salt
  • 1 Jalapeño chile, whole
  • 3 tomatoes, whole
  • 2 Jalapeño chiles, whole
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups mixed vegetables, to taste
Preparation
15 mins
3h 25 mins
Medium
  • Place the tongue, half of the chopped onion, garlic, salt, and jalapeño in a large pot.
  • Add enough water to cover the tongue by several centimeters and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 3 to 4 hours.
  • Remove the tongue from the water and let it cool.
  • Save the liquid. Once the tongue has cooled, remove the skin and shred with two forks.
  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
  • Add the whole tomatoes along with 2 jalapeño peppers.
  • Let it boil until the vegetables soften.
  • Transfer the tomatoes and peppers to the blender and blend until smooth.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  • Once the onion is sautéed, add the shredded tongue and the tomato sauce.
  • Simmer, stirring constantly. Pour 2 cups of the liquid in which the tongue was cooked and cook until the liquid evaporates, leaving juicy and flavorful meat, about 20 minutes.
  • Add at the end, along with the tongue in tomato sauce, the steamed vegetables as a side dish, or even on top.

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