Name: Beef Tongue Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 Kilogram Beef tongue; 1 Unit Red bell pepper; 1 Unit Green bell pepper; 1 Unit Onion; 150 Gram Cilantro; 2 Unit Garlic cloves; 2 tablespoon Achiote; Unit Oil; 1 pinch Salt

This beef tongue stew recipe is a wonderful option as a main dish, thanks to its slightly sweet flavor and the delicious sauce that accompanies it. Below, we will explain in detail how to prepare it.

Salvador's beef tongue stew originates from the country's culinary tradition, where beef is valued in a variety of preparations. Its meaning lies in the combination of flavors and culinary techniques that highlight the quality and versatility of this cut of meat.

We hope you enjoy it! Feel encouraged to make this delicious recipe together!

Beef Tongue Stew

Main Course

1 hour

Boiled

4 Servings

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Ingredients

1 kilogram of Beef tongue

1 Red bell pepper

1 Green bell pepper

1 Onion

150 grams of Cilantro

2 Garlic cloves

2 tablespoons of Achiote

Oil

1 pinch of Salt

Preparation

Step 1 : Finely chop the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, onion, cilantro, and garlic to prepare the sauté mixture.

Step 2 : Wash the beef tongue thoroughly and place it in a pressure cooker with plenty of water and salt to taste.

Step 3 : Cook for approximately 45 minutes, until very tender.

Step 4 : Set aside 2 cups of the cooking broth.

Step 5 : Once cooked, remove the beef tongue from the pot and peel off the rough skin.

Step 6 : Then, cut it into rounds.

Step 7 : In a skillet, heat oil with 2 tablespoons of achiote, add the chopped vegetables, season with salt to taste, and sauté until the onions are soft.

Step 8 : When the onions are soft, blend them together with the 2 cups of cooking broth from the tongue.

Step 9 : Pour the blended mixture into a pot, add the rounds of tongue, and cook for 25 minutes, stirring until reaching the desired consistency.

Step 10 : Serve the rounds of tongue topped with the sauce.

Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Finely chop the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, onion, cilantro, and garlic to prepare the sauté. Beef Tongue Stew - Preparation - Step 1

Step 2 : Wash the beef tongue, cook it in a pressure cooker with water and salt for approximately 45 minutes until very tender. Reserve 2 cups of the cooking broth and peel off the rough skin. Cut into rounds. Beef Tongue Stew - Preparation - Step 2

Step 3 : In a skillet, heat oil with achiote and sauté the vegetables, seasoning with salt. Then, blend this mixture with the reserved broth. Beef Tongue Stew - Preparation - Step 3

Step 4 : Add the blended sauce to a pot, include the rounds of tongue, and cook over medium heat for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the desired thickness is achieved. Serve the rounds topped with the sauce. Beef Tongue Stew - Preparation - Step 4