This blog post is all about Lingua di Manzo for toddlers - a classic Italian dish that is simple yet full of flavour. Perfect for getting your little ones to enjoy an exciting new meal, this kid-friendly recipe features a few simple ingredients such as minced beef, onion, garlic, herbs and tomato sauce, combined to create a delicious and hearty dish. With easy-to-follow instructions and a few adjustments to cater for young palates, Lingua di Manzo is an Italian staple that will impress even the pickiest of eaters. Take a look at Toddler Recipes Australia for more of this unique Italian recipe, and start cooking up a storm in your kitchen today!

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: di Manzo, beef tongue, Italian
• Calories: 339
• Protein: 40.3g
• Carbs: 2.3g
• Fats: 21.5g
• Preparation Time: 25 minutes
• Cooking Time: 2 1/2 hours

Ingredients

• 2 kg of beef tongue, trimmed
• 1/2 cup of white vinegar
• 2 liters of cold water
• 6 carrots, peeled and diced
• 4 sticks of celery, diced
• 4 large onions, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 peppercorns
• 2 sprigs of thyme
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Directions

1. Place the beef tongue in a large pot and cover it with the vinegar and cold water.
2. Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 ½ hours.
3. While the beef tongue is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Once the oil is hot, add the carrots, celery, onions, and garlic and cook until the onions are translucent, about 8 minutes.
5. Add the bay leaves, peppercorns, and thyme and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
6. When the beef tongue is done cooking, strain the liquid and discard.
7. Add the vegetable mixture to the pot and simmer for 1 more hour.
8. When the tongue is tender, remove it from the pot and let it cool.
9. Once cooled, peel the outer skin off the beef tongue and discard.
10. Slice the tongue into thin slices.
11. Serve with your favorite sides.

Recommended Sides

• Steamed vegetables
• Potatoes
• Rice
• Polenta
• Salad