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Irresistible Beef Tongue Recipe: Comforting 5-Ingredient Marvel

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Transform beef tongue into a succulent dish using this step-by-step recipe, featuring a delightful mushroom-onion sauce.

Ingredients

  • Beef Tongue (2-3 pounds)
  • Bay Leaves (2)
  • Whole Peppercorns (1 teaspoon)
  • Whole Allspice (1 teaspoon)
  • Butter (2 tablespoons)
  • Onions (8 ounces/2 medium, chopped)
  • Mushrooms (8 ounces, sliced)
  • Beef Broth (2 cups)
  • Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt (1 teaspoon)
  • Black Pepper (½ teaspoon)
  • Cornstarch (1 tablespoon)
  • Water (2 tablespoons)
  • Fresh Parsley (2 tablespoons, chopped)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the tongue under cold water and place into a large pot covered with 14 cups of cold water.
  2. Bring the pot to a boil, then skim off the foam.
  3. Add bay leaves, peppercorns, and allspice. Simmer gently, partially covering the pot.
  4. Simmer for 3-4 hours, flipping the tongue hourly.
  5. Prepare the sauce: Melt butter in a skillet and cook onions until golden.
  6. Add mushrooms and cook until softened.
  7. Season with salt, pepper, and add beef broth. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  8. Whisk cornstarch and water, then add to the sauce to thicken it.
  9. Remove the tongue and let cool slightly.
  10. Peel the tongue skin and slice into ¼-inch thick pieces.
  11. Serve with sauce and sprinkle with parsley.

Notes

  • The Peeling Sweet Spot: Peel the tongue when warm for easier removal of the skin.
  • Skip Salting the Water: Salt the dish after cooking.
  • Liquid Gold: Save the cooking broth for future recipes.
  • Sauce Thickness: Start with a smaller amount of cornstarch and adjust as necessary.
  • Hands-Off Options: Use a slow cooker or Instant Pot as alternative cooking methods.

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Keywords: beef tongue, mushroom-onion sauce, tender beef, sustainable cooking

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