Anticuchos
Tender marinated beef heart skewers with a vibrant cilantro-vinegar glaze, grilled to perfection and served with spicy aji verde sauce.
⏱ 45 minServes 4Peruvian
Ingredients
- •2 pounds beef heart, cleaned and cubed
- •1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- •6 cloves garlic, minced
- •2 tablespoons ground cumin
- •1 tablespoon dried oregano
- •1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- •1/3 cup olive oil
- •1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- •1 tablespoon soy sauce
- •to taste Salt and black pepper
- •2 onions, cut into chunks
Directions
- 1Mix red wine vinegar, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, olive oil, cilantro, and soy sauce in a large bowl.
- 2Add the cubed beef heart to the marinade, toss well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- 3Thread the marinated beef heart pieces and onion chunks alternately onto wooden or metal skewers.
- 4Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- 5Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and slightly charred.
- 6Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately with lime wedges and aji verde sauce.
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