Beef Tongue in Sauce (Lengua en Salsa) is a traditional Latin American dish, made with beef tongue slowly cooked and served in a tomato and onion sauce. It is considered a festive lunch, very popular in Bogotá and the Andean region. At our catering service, beef tongue in sauce becomes an authentic experience that connects you with tradition. If you’re searching for food near me or exploring restaurants near me, you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me along with the richness of a peruvian restaurant near me, all in one place.
Ingredients
- 1 beef tongue (approx. 1.5 kg)
- 2 white onions (chopped)
- 3 ripe tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 carrot (sliced)
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt, pepper, and cumin to taste
- Optional: red wine for extra flavor
Step-by-step preparation
- Cook the tongue
- Wash the tongue and boil in salted water with carrot and bay leaf for 2 hours.
- Remove outer skin and slice.
- Prepare the sauce
- Sauté onion, garlic, and tomato in oil.
- Add beef broth and seasonings.
- Cook for 15 minutes until thick.
- Combine tongue with sauce
- Place tongue slices into the sauce.
- Cook for 10 more minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve
- Serve beef tongue in sauce hot.
- Pair with white rice, mashed potatoes, or boiled cassava.
Beef Tongue in Sauce is more than just food—it’s tradition, abundance, and flavor in every bite. At our catering service, we prepare it with dedication so you can enjoy an authentic experience. So next time you’re searching for food near me or exploring different restaurants near me, remember that here you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me and the diversity of a peruvian restaurant near me. Let beef tongue in sauce win you over and taste the true flavor of homemade cuisine.
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