Name: Authentic Tacos de Cabeza Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 300 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 1 cow's head (approx. 10-15 lbs), split in half, or 4-5 lbs mixed head meat (cheeks, tongue, meat from the head); 1 large white onion, quartered; 1 head of garlic, halved crosswise; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; Water, enough to cover the meat (approx. 6-8 quarts); 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for crisping the meat); 1 lb corn tortillas; 1 large white onion, finely diced; 1 large bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; Lime wedges, for serving; Salsa of choice (e.g., Salsa Roja or Salsa Verde), for serving

Tacos de Cabeza 🇲🇽 Mexico

Tacos made from the meat of a cow's head, including cheeks and tongue.

Street food traditional

Made with

Tortillas cow's head meat cilantro onions

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