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Grilled Peruvian beef heart anticuchos with roasted potatoes, cilantro, and aji sauce.

Peruvian Anticuchos de Corazón

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Smoky grilled beef heart skewers marinated with aji panca, vinegar, garlic, cumin, and oregano.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Peruvian
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Anticuchos
  • 1 1/2 lb beef heart trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 tbsp aji panca paste
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil plus more for the grill
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 8 skewers metal or soaked wooden skewers
To Serve
  • 2 lb baby potatoes roasted
  • 1/2 cup aji amarillo sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 large lime cut into wedges

Equipment

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Metal or soaked wooden skewers
  • Chef's knife
  • Instant-read thermometer

Method
 

Marinate:
  1. Whisk vinegar, aji panca, oil, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Add the beef heart and toss well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Grill:
  1. Thread the beef onto skewers. Heat a grill or grill pan until very hot and oil the grates.
  2. Grill the skewers for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning until charred and cooked to your preferred doneness. Rest briefly.
Serve:
  1. Arrange the anticuchos with roasted potatoes, aji amarillo sauce, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 980mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4g

Notes

  • A hot grill is essential for quick browning and tender results.
  • For food safety, use an instant-read thermometer and follow the doneness guidance appropriate for your beef.