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Panamanian Lengua Guisada

Panamanian Lengua Guisada

Panamanian Lengua Guisada, or stewed beef tongue. Traditional dish of tender and flavorful beef tongue is achieved through a slow cooking process involving vegetables and spices.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Panamanian
Keyword: Lengua Guisada, Panamanian Recipe
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 387 kcal
Panamanian Lengua Guisada

Equipment

  • A large pot or Dutch oven to cook the beef tongue
  • A small pot to boil the beef tongue
  • A skillet to sauté the onions, garlic, and peppers
  • A sharp knife to slice the beef tongue

Ingredients

Lengua Guisada - Beef Tongue

  • 2 lbs beef tongue sliced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tomatoes diced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano

Lengua Guisada - Vegetarian Version

  • 2 cups mushrooms or seitan sliced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Clean the beef tongue by rinsing it under cold water and removing any excess fat or gristle.
  • In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add the beef tongue and boil for 5 minutes.
  • Drain the water and rinse the beef tongue under cold water.
  • In the same pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, cumin, and dried oregano. Stir to combine.
  • Add the beef tongue to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the stew simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • When the beef tongue is tender, remove it from the pot and let it cool slightly.
  • Slice the beef tongue into bite-sized pieces and return it to the pot.
  • Serve the Lengua Guisada hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and a side of white rice, beans, and sweet plantains.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

▣ Use a pressure cooker to cook the beef tongue. It will cook faster and be more tender.
▣ If you're short on time, you can use canned beef tongue instead of cooking it from scratch.
▣ Make sure to slice the beef tongue thinly against the grain to make it more tender.
▣ You can add potatoes or carrots to the stew to make it more filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 647mg | Potassium: 695mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g
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