Tacos de Lengua (Estilo Keto - Hojas de Lechuga)
Beef Tongue Tacos (Keto Style - Lettuce Wraps)
Yes, with a tweak: omit all tortillas. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender, slow-cooked beef tongue, diced and seasoned, served as a 'taco' in crisp lettuce cups instead of traditional tortillas. Accompanied by fresh pico de gallo (diced tomato, onion, cilantro) and avocado slices.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, garlic, onion, bay leaves, salt, pepper, lettuce cups, tomatoes, white onion, cilantro, lime juice, avocado, olive oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit all tortillas. Ensure no sugar is added to the tongue cooking liquid or pico de gallo. Request extra lettuce and avocado.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in any pre-made seasonings for the tongue. The pico de gallo is naturally low carb but can add up in large quantities if not balanced.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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