Shredded Beef?

Omid learned something from his coworker Javier today. Javier told Omid that in most Mexican restaurants, 'shredded beef' in tacos, fajitas, flautas, chimichangas, etc. is in fact...TONGUE!!!!! I always order shredded beef! So, when I think that I only eat tongue once or twice a year, I am in fact eating it much more. You may be too. Remember the facts about tongue. It is tasty...it is NOT heart healthy. If you need a refresher, here it is:


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
1 piece, cooked, excluding refuse (259.0 g) 3 oz (85.0 g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories
736
Calories from Fat
520
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
57.8g
89%
Saturated Fat
21.0g
105%
Trans Fat
2.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.9g
Monounsaturated Fat
26.2g
Cholesterol
342mg
114%
Sodium
168mg
7%
Total Carbohydrates
0.0g
0%
Protein
50.0g