Anticuchos

Authentic Peruvian anticuchos recipe featuring marinated beef heart skewers grilled with an aromatic ají panca and vinegar sauce.

Level Medium Prep 40 min Cook 15 min Servings 4 Score 4.8/10

Ready in

55 min

Makes 4 servings

Prep 40m

Cook 15m

Level Medium

About this recipe

Authentic Peruvian anticuchos recipe featuring marinated beef heart skewers grilled with an aromatic ají panca and vinegar sauce.

Traditional Peruvian anticuchos featuring marinated beef heart grilled to smoky perfection.

Clean and trim the beef heart, removing any tough silver skin and fat, then cut the meat into uniform 1.5-inch cubes.
In a large bowl, whisk together ají panca paste, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and vegetable oil. Add the beef heart cubes, coat thoroughly, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
4 min
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if using wood to prevent burning, or prepare metal skewers. Thread 3 to 4 cubes of marinated beef heart onto each skewer.
Preheat a grill or heavy grill pan over high heat until smoking hot. Lightly oil the grates.
15 min
Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, basting frequently with the remaining marinade and oil mixture, until nicely charred on the outside and tender on the inside.
10 min
Remove from the grill and serve hot, traditionally accompanied by boiled yellow potatoes and choclo (Peruvian corn).

Calories 240

Protein 28g

Carbs 4g

Fat 12g

Fiber 1g

Sugar 1g

Sodium 450mg

Serving Size 2 skewers

Prep 40 min

Cook 15 min

Total 55 min

Overall 9.2 /10

Expert 4.8 95% conf.

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

An exceptionally flavorful and authentic Peruvian street food classic with a wonderful smoky char.

Traditional Peruvian anticuchos featuring marinated beef heart grilled to smoky perfection.

Summary

Authentic Peruvian anticuchos recipe featuring marinated beef heart skewers grilled with an aromatic ají panca and vinegar sauce.

Ensure the grill is extremely hot before adding the skewers to get a proper char without overcooking
Do not skip the red wine vinegar as it tenderizes the meat
Serve alongside boiled potatoes and spicy ají amarillo sauce