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Anticuchos skewers served with grilled vegetables
Authentic Peruvian Anticuchos with grilled beef

Anticuchos (Peruvian Beef Heart Skewers)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
Peru's national street food treasure. Traditionally made with beef heart (a lean, intense muscle), the marinade is key: Aji Panca (smoky Peruvian pepper) and vinegar tenderize the meat. Grilled to caramelized perfection. If heart scares you, use sirloin, but don't skip the marinade!
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 320 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Peruvian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Skewers
  • Brush
  • Grill

Instructions

1 ✓

Cut meat into 1-inch cubes. Trim all sinew from heart.

Tip: Sinew stays chewy.
2 ✓

Mix marinade: Aji Panca, garlic, vinegar, oil, spices. Toss meat, fridge 2+ hours.

Tip: Acid breaks down protein.
3 ✓

Soak wood skewers 30 mins.

Tip: Prevents burning.
4 ✓

Thread loosely. Don't crowd.

Tip: Crowding causes steaming.
5 ✓

Grill 3-4 mins per side, basting often.

Tip: Basting adds layers. Eat medium.
6 ✓

Serve with lemon squeeze. Traditional with potatoes and corn.

Tip: Lemon adds freshness.

Recipe FAQ

What is Aji Panca?
A Peruvian chili with a smoky, berry-like flavor. Substitute with smoked paprika and a little chili paste.
How long to marinate?
Heart needs time (up to 24hrs). Regular beef needs 2-4 hrs.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Beef Heart (cleaned) or Sirloin Steak
  • 2 tbsp Aji Panca Paste (or Chipotle/Paprika mix)
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 8 count Skewers