Slow Cooker Beef Tongue

Slow Cooker Beef Tongue

as easy as it is delicious

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 25m
Cook Time: 8h
Total Time: 8h 25m
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (8 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

107
Calories
8.4g
Fat
0g
Carbohydrates
7.2g
Protein
50mg
Cholesterol
172mg
Sodium
Slow Cooker Beef Tongue

Recipe Description

This Slow Cooker Beef Tongue recipe makes for the best sandwich meat, and you won’t believe how easy it is. No stovetop, no tricky technique – you can make perfect, melt-in-your-mouth tender and delicious beef tongue in just a few simple steps using the magic of your slow cooker.

To start, rinse the beef tongue and place it in your slow cooker. Cover with water and add the spices. Season it like you would any other beef roast. I like to use bay leaves, onion, whole peppercorns and garlic. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for about 8 hours. Once cooked, peel the beef tongue while still warm and return it to its cooking liquid to retain its juiciness. Slice the beef tongue and serve it warm as a main dinner course or cold as a sandwich meat. And it’s also delicious on tacos. Enjoy!

To make the Slow Cooker Beef Tongue, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Beef Tongue

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Combine ingredients

    5 min
    Step 1 - Slow Cooker Beef Tongue

    Rinse the beef tongue and put it in the bowl of your slow cooker. Pour enough water to cover. Add in 2 bay leaves, 1 halved onion, 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns, and 2 whole garlic cloves.

  2. 2

    Cook

    8h
    Step 2 - Slow Cooker Beef Tongue

    Cover the slow cooker with a lid and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.

  3. 3

    Peel

    20 min
    Step 3 - Slow Cooker Beef Tongue

    Turn off the slow cooker and let cool for 15 minutes. Then remove the tongue and peel off the skin.

  4. 4

    Store

    Step 4 - Slow Cooker Beef TongueStep 4 - Slow Cooker Beef Tongue

    If not serving immediately, return the tongue to the cooking liquid and allow it to cool completely. Store in an air-tight container for up to 5 days. Slice before serving.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Slow Cooker Beef Tongue

    Sprinkle with salt and use as a sandwich meat or to make delicious tacos.

This Slow Cooker Beef Tongue is juicy and tender and makes for the best sandwich meat, hands down. We hope you give this easy recipe a try, and if you do, please come back and let us know how you liked it.

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Mathilde
March 14, 2025
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Excellent! J'ai fait ce plat pour la première fois et ma famille l'a adoré! La viande était tendre et pleine de saveurs. Merci pour cette recette facile!

Aaron Johnson
February 27, 2025
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Amazing! My family devoured the beef tongue sandwiches. So simple to make, and it brought everyone together at dinner. Will definitely make it again.

Ethan Blake
January 13, 2025
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I tried this recipe last weekend for a family gathering. Everyone loved the sandwiches! The slow cooker made it super easy, and the beef tongue was so tender. Highly recommend it.

Fabio
July 2, 2024
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Amazing! We tried this recipe during our family barbecue, and everyone was blown away by the flavors. Easy to make, perfect for sandwiches!

Frank
July 1, 2024
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Mate, this Slow Cooker Beef Tongue is totally ace! I made it the other day for a family get-together, and everyone was chuffed. Just chucked it in the slow cooker with some herbs and forgot about it. Proper melt-in-the-mouth goodness. We had it in sarnies, and they were brill. Will defo make again!

Gina Wilkins
April 9, 2024
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Super easy! I never thought I would love beef tongue. My family devoured it during taco night! It was a hit, and my kids are asking for it again. Thank you for this simple delight!

Nico
February 2, 2024
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Dude, this Slow Cooker Beef Tongue is a game changer! So easy, just throw it in and chill. Made it for a party and everyone was like, 'Whoa, this is bomb!'

Athina
January 1, 2024
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As easy as it's delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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