Beef Tongue Stifado in the Oven
Beef tongue simmers slowly with sweet onions, red wine, vinegar, and warm spices until meltingly tender. In the center of this dish, the rich meat yields flavor and character—each bite steeped in tradition and comforting aroma.
Ingredients
- 1 beef tongue
- 2 kg pearl onions for stifado
- 1 medium potato, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- Salt
- Pepper
- Sweet paprika
- 3 bay leaves
- 5-6 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4-5 whole garlic cloves
- 30 g vinegar
- Olive oil
Instructions for the Onions
- Peel the onions and boil them briefly until they’re just tender, as they will continue to cook in the oven. Drain them in a colander.
For the Beef Tongue
- Wash the tongue thoroughly and place it in a pressure cooker to cook until tender. Once done, remove it and peel off the tough outer layer.
- Cut the tongue into pieces and place them in a baking dish. Add the potato pieces, salt, pepper, paprika, bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon stick, garlic cloves, vinegar, olive oil, and tomato paste (dissolved in a bit of broth from the tongue).
- Add the parboiled onions and enough broth from the tongue to cover the ingredients partially. Reserve any extra broth in case you need more liquid during cooking.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180-190°C (355-375°F) for 35-40 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
The potato absorbs excess liquid and helps thicken the sauce, adding a silky texture. Feel free to add extra potato for even more flavor.
Why It’s Irresistible
Velvety tongue, caramelised onions and a sauce kissed by cinnamon and cloves combine to deliver depth and warmth that linger long after the last taste.
Serving Suggestions
Serve piping hot with crusty bread or creamy polenta to soak up the sauce. Ideal for soulful dinners or meals that celebrate heritage and bold flavors.
Enjoy!
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