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Mexico Authentic home cooking from Mexico, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Mexico as Tacos de cabeza de res
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Steamed Beef Head Tacos

Maggie
Maggie @maggie_cookbook1017
Playas de Rosarito

Here among us Mexicans, who doesn't crave a taco filled with tongue, cheek, even eye or brain... Maybe some people won't be into these tacos, but I assure you they're delicious.

This recipe is for steamed beef head tacos.

Video: http://www.mis-recetas.org/video/show/1291-tacos-de-cabeza-de-res

Here among us Mexicans, who doesn't crave a taco filled with tongue, cheek, even eye or brain... Maybe some people won't be into these tacos, but I assure you they're delicious.

This recipe is for steamed beef head tacos.

Video: http://www.mis-recetas.org/video/show/1291-tacos-de-cabeza-de-res

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Steamed Beef Head Tacos

Maggie
Maggie @maggie_cookbook1017
Playas de Rosarito

Here among us Mexicans, who doesn't crave a taco filled with tongue, cheek, even eye or brain... Maybe some people won't be into these tacos, but I assure you they're delicious.

This recipe is for steamed beef head tacos.

Video: http://www.mis-recetas.org/video/show/1291-tacos-de-cabeza-de-res

Here among us Mexicans, who doesn't crave a taco filled with tongue, cheek, even eye or brain... Maybe some people won't be into these tacos, but I assure you they're delicious.

This recipe is for steamed beef head tacos.

Video: http://www.mis-recetas.org/video/show/1291-tacos-de-cabeza-de-res

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Ingredients

1 hour 15 minutes
15 servings
  • headFor cooking the
  • 1whole beef head
  • 5whole heads of garlic
  • 8bay leaves
  • 8whole allspice berries
  • 4whole white onions
  • 8whole cloves
  • 1 handfulsalt
  • For serving
  • 4white onions, finely chopped
  • 4 bunchescilantro, chopped and well washed
  • 20limes, cut into wedges
  • 11 lbscorn tortillas (about 5 kg)
  • For the green salsa
  • 4 1/2 lbstomatillos (about 2 kg, preferably field-grown if available)
  • 20-30serrano peppers
  • 4garlic cloves
  • salt
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1 hour 15 minutes
  1. 1

    Fill a large steamer pot with hot water.

  2. 2

    Add the spices, vegetables, and salt—this is very important.

  3. 3

    Place the well-cleaned beef head inside.

  4. 4

    Cover with plenty of aluminum foil and a clean towel, then put on the steamer lid. Make sure it's sealed well so the steam doesn't escape. This will take 5 to 7 hours, but keep an eye on it because the water can dry up; if it does, add more hot water.

  5. 5

    The meat will become very tender and will come off the head easily. To remove the brains, you'll need a sharp cleaver.

  6. 6

    To make the salsa:

  7. 7

    Cook the tomatillos, peppers, and garlic cloves. Blend them together and add salt to taste.

  8. 8

    To serve:

  9. 9

    Finely chopped onions.

  10. 10

    Chopped cilantro.

  11. 11

    Lime wedges.

  12. 12

    Warm corn tortillas.

  13. 13

    Now enjoy tacos filled with eye, lip, cheek, meat, tongue, and brains...

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Published in the US on September 08, 2025 14:01
Playas de Rosarito
Mejor conocida como tia Maggie.Mi mayor alegría es ver a mi familia en la mesa, probando una nueva delicia y lo digo asi por que para mi hacer una receta con amor es una delicia, mis recetas son sencillas y familiares tengo un poco de todo, donde eh vivido, espero que lo disfruten y muchas gracias por tomarse la molestia de ver mis recetas.http://recetasdemejjicanna.blogspot.mx/?m=1
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Taco White Onion Tomatillo Corn Tortilla Cilantro Lime Beef Serrano Berry Garlic

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