KETO/AIP Beef Lingua (Tongue) Tacos (Instant Pot)

Tacos de Lengua, or Tongue Tacos are a classic Mexican preparation for beef tongue. The Instant Pot is a major timesaver here. Our version is Keto so no tortillas are used, just lettuce leaves. If you aren’t AIP, I would go ahead and add some jalapeño to spice things up a bit. Or better yet add jalapeño or Chipotle powder to the the pot before cooking, then some more diced jalapeño as garnish. Good luck!

KETO/AIP BEEF LINGUA (TONGUE) TACOS (INSTANT POT)

Serves 4

Total Time: 2 hr

TO COOK THE TONGUE

• 1.2 lb grass-fed beef tongue
• 1 onion roughly chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 5 cups water
• Rinse tongue well and place in your Instant Pot.
• Add the onion, garlic, and salt in the Instant Pot liner.
• Cover with water.

FOR THE TACOS

• 2 avocados, sliced
• 2 limes, cut into wedges
• 1 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
• ½ cup red onions, thinly sliced
• 2 heads butter lettuce, separated into leaves, washed and dried
• ½ cup sliced radishes

FOR THE TONGUE

1. Cover with lid and time it for manual 60 minutes high-pressure with natural release.
2. Once the Instant Pot is completely depressurized, remove the tongue and peel it. The skin should come right off.
3. Shred with a fork.

FOR THE TACOS

1. To assemble, lay out a butter lettuce leaf, top with some shredded meat, add a slice of avocado, sprinkle cilantro, red onions, radishes and a squeeze of lime juice.

-By Executive Chef Ann Lotterhos