refried beef tongue tacos

aka tacos de lengua, a very popular item with Mexican street vendors.
These tacos are usually made with small corn tortillas, and can be served soft or deep-fried.

a. refried beef tongue tacos with tomato sauce

2020-04-01

On a not-so-funny April 1st, during the Covid-19 pandemic  

INGREDIENTS

This is what you need for 2 servings:

  • 4 corn tortillas
  • olive oil
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
    OR 2 lbs. fresh plum tomatoes, stewed down
  • beef tongue, sliced
  • S&P, seasoning of your choice
Pic1: refried beef tongue tacos

Directions

The pictures tell the story.

 

2020-04-01

Pic2: deep-fried corn tortillas
Pic3: Spanish-fry beef tongue slices ...
Pic4: ... until very dark brown

 

Pic5: refried beef tongue on tacos
Pic6: prepare tomato sauce
Pic7: add tomato sauce

b. beef tongue tacos with cheese

2020-04-15

A variation on the above recipe.

INGREDIENTS

This is what you need per serving:

  •  2-3 corn tortillas
  • 2-3 slices beef tongue
  • grated melting cheese of your preference
  • S&P
Pic8: beef tongue tacos with cheese

Directions