Akaushi Wagyu Tongue

Some of the most delicious beef cuts are the ones worth rediscovering.

Our Akaushi Wagyu Beef Tongue is a richly flavored, traditional cut that transforms through gentle, slow cooking into exceptionally tender beef. Known as lengua in Mexican cuisine, beef tongue is especially loved for tacos, but its versatility extends to braised dishes, sandwiches, and flavorful sliced beef.

Although tongue starts as a firm, hardworking muscle, slow simmering creates a tender, succulent texture. Once cooked and peeled, the meat can be sliced, shredded, or diced and finished in a hot skillet for delicious browned edges.

If you love authentic flavors, traditional cooking, or making the most of every part of the animal, this cut is well worth exploring.

Why You'll Love It

• Rich Akaushi Wagyu beef flavor: Deep, satisfying flavor that pairs beautifully with herbs, spices, and savory sauces.
• Wonderfully tender when slow-cooked: Gentle simmering transforms this firm muscle into succulent, sliceable beef.
• Perfect for lengua tacos: Dice the cooked meat and crisp it in a skillet for delicious tacos with onions, cilantro, and lime.
• Versatile in the kitchen: Enjoy it sliced, braised, diced, or served in sandwiches and rice bowls.
• Traditional nose-to-tail cooking: Discover a flavorful cut that generations of home cooks have appreciated.

How to Cook Beef Tongue

Low, slow, and gentle cooking is the secret to tender beef tongue.

Step 1: Simmer Until Tender

Place the tongue in a large pot and cover with water or beef broth. Add onion, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook until the meat is easily pierced with a fork, typically around 3 to 4 hours depending on size.

Step 2: Remove the Outer Skin

Once tender, remove the tongue from the cooking liquid and allow it to cool just enough to handle safely. While still warm, peel away the tough outer skin and trim any unwanted tissue.

Step 3: Slice, Dice, or Crisp

Slice the tender beef for sandwiches and plated meals, or dice it into small pieces and sear in a hot skillet with a little cooking fat for beautifully browned edges.

Step 4: Serve and Enjoy

Finish with your favorite seasonings, sauces, or fresh toppings. For tacos, try warm corn tortillas, diced white onion, cilantro, salsa verde, and fresh lime.

What to Make With Akaushi Wagyu Beef Tongue

• Authentic lengua tacos: Slow-cook, peel, dice, and crisp the beef before serving with cilantro, onion, and lime.
• Garlic-braised beef tongue: Simmer with aromatic vegetables and serve sliced with a rich pan sauce.
• Beef tongue sandwiches: Layer thin slices on crusty bread with mustard, pickles, and caramelized onions.
• Lengua rice bowls: Serve tender, seasoned beef over rice with beans, salsa, and avocado.
• Traditional sliced tongue: Chill the cooked and peeled beef, slice thinly, and serve with horseradish or a tangy mustard sauce.

A Traditional Cut Worth Bringing Back

Beef tongue may not be an everyday grocery store purchase, but that's part of what makes it special. With a little patience and simple preparation, it becomes tender, flavorful beef that works beautifully in a variety of dishes.

Whether you're making a family favorite or trying lengua tacos for the first time, Akaushi Wagyu Beef Tongue brings rich flavor and traditional cooking possibilities to your kitchen.

Add Akaushi Wagyu Beef Tongue to your order and discover why this time-honored cut continues to be treasured by cooks around the world.

Beef tongue requires cooking and removal of its tough outer skin before serving. Size and shape vary naturally. Package weight includes the outer skin and any attached tissue.