Beef tongue with mashed potatoes

Cookinero 22 Mar 2025

A tender pillow of mashed potatoes, on which fried pieces of beef tongue are beautifully placed. It is not only beautiful, but also very tasty. We are used to mashed potatoes since childhood. But mashed potatoes from baked potatoes will surprise you with an unusual taste. Beef tongue is an unusual solution to ordinary mashed potatoes, and also incredibly healthy.

How to cook Beef tongue with mashed potatoes

Step 1

Beef tongue with mashed potatoes

Place the tongue in boiling water. After 15 minutes, add the bay leaf and peppercorns. Cook until done over medium heat. Cooking time depends on weight: 1 kg – 90 minutes, more than 1 kg – 180 minutes.

Step 2

Beef tongue with mashed potatoes

Sprinkle salt into a baking tray. Place the potatoes on the salt at a distance from each other. Place in an oven preheated to 200 °C for an hour. Check the readiness of the potatoes by piercing them with a fork.

Step 3

Beef tongue with mashed potatoes

When the tongue is cooked, take it out, let it cool a little and cut into pieces. Heat a frying pan, melt a piece of butter in it and fry the pieces of tongue.

Step 4

Beef tongue with mashed potatoes

Cool the cooked potatoes and peel them. Pour milk into a small saucepan and add butter. Heat until the butter melts.

Step 5

Beef tongue with mashed potatoes

Add potatoes to milk and mash into a puree.

Step 6

Beef tongue with mashed potatoes

Place the puree on a plate and place the pieces of tongue on top.

Beef tongue with mashed potatoes - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can replace beef tongue with beef brisket or short ribs for a similarly rich flavor. Adjust cooking times as needed.
Store the tongue and mashed potatoes separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a pan or microwave.
Yes, skip the beef tongue and use mushrooms or eggplant as a meat substitute. Adjust cooking times accordingly.
You can use vegetable broth, almond milk, or even coconut milk for a dairy-free alternative.
Yes, cooked beef tongue freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
Try serving with roasted vegetables, a fresh green salad, or pickled cucumbers for a balanced meal.
Replace mashed potatoes with mashed cauliflower or parsnips for a lower-carb alternative.
Reheat mashed potatoes slowly in a saucepan with a splash of milk or butter, stirring frequently to maintain creaminess.

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