Lengua Estofado

Ingredients for Lengua Estofado

• 2 lb cooked beef lengua, tender and sliced
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 2 tsp beef bouillon
• 3/4 cup white wine
• 1 medium yellow onion, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 5 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup button mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup pitted green olives
• 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
• 1 cup water
• Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup cooking oil

How to cook Lengua Estofado

1. 1.Heat oil in a wide pot over medium heat. Dredge lengua in flour, shake off excess, and fry about 1 minute per side; set aside.
2. 2.Sauté onion and garlic in the same pot until soft. Add tomatoes and wine, then simmer 2 minutes.
3. 3.Return lengua to the pot. Add soy sauce, water, and bouillon; bring to a boil.
4. 4.Add bay leaves, cover, and cook over low heat until the sauce reduces by about half.
5. 5.Add vinegar and bring the sauce back to a boil. Stir in sugar, olives, and mushrooms; cook 5 to 8 minutes.
6. 6.Season with salt and pepper, then serve warm.