Beef Tongue Taco Bites

Jalapeños are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapeños have a balanced combination of flavor and heat. The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties.

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Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

  • 1 beef tongue, rinsed
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 head garlic, un-peeled
  • 1  jalapeno, chopped
  • Water, enough to cover tongue in crock pot
  • 2 shallots, sliced in half

Process

  1. Place the tongue in the slow-cooker, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
  2. Place shallot, garlic and jalapeno pepper on top of the tongue, and pour just enough water to cover the tongue.
  3. Cook on low for at least 8 hours.
  4. Remove tongue from slow-cooker, and peel the skin from the meat using two forks.
  5. Discard the skin, and shred the meat using the same two forks.
  6. Place shredded meat in a large skillet, and warm meat on medium heat.
  7. Season meat with cumin, smoked paprika, chipotle pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
  8. When all spices are evenly distributed, remove from heat and set aside.
  9. To plate the taco bites, place a spoonful of the shredded beef tongue on an endive leaf, and top with organic salsa and cilantro.

From primalpalate.com