cow tongue
Taco filling, sometimes
Cow tongue is the tongue of a cow prepared as food, typically braised or slow-cooked until tender.
It's a traditional ingredient in many cuisines—Mexican tacos de lengua, Jewish deli fare, and various European dishes.
The meat has a rich, beefy flavor and smooth texture once the outer membrane is peeled away.
Also called beef tongue or simply tongue.
- lenguaSpanish for tongue
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- nose to tailUsing every edible part
- tacoFilled, folded flatbread
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Thick beef slice
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Boneless cut from loin
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