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Grilled beef heart kabob recipe over thick cut potatoes with a simple sauce and grilled onions and peppers on a simple background with wood chips and herbs
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Anticuchos - Peruvian Grilled Beef Heart Kabobs

Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Peru with our anticuchos recipe. Tender pieces of marinated beef heart are skewered, grilled to perfection, and served with a zesty Peruvian-inspired sauce. With each juicy and charred bite, you'll experience the irresistible blend of smoky, tangy, and savory flavors that make anticuchos a beloved street food in Peru. Get ready to transport your taste buds to the bustling markets of Lima and savor the rich culinary heritage of Peru. 🍢🔥🇵🇪
Prep Time4 hours
Cook Time15 minutes
Resting Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: barbeque, Peruvian
Servings: 9
Calories: 373kcal

Ingredients

For the marinade:

  • 2 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • ½ tsp Chili powder
  • ½ tsp Red pepper flakes
  • ¼ tsp Achiote powder
  • ¼ cup Oil
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
  • Lime juice from one lime

For the kabobs:

  • 1 3 lbs beef heart cut into 1” cubes
  • Red Onion sliced
  • Red Pepper seeded, stemmed and sliced

For the quick yellow pepper sauce:

  • 2 tbsp Aji amaillo (yellow pepper) paste
  • 2 scallions
  • 1 Garlic clove
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ cup Mayo or Sour Cream
  • Cilantro to garnish

Instructions

For the marinade:

  • Whisk all of the marinade together in a large bowl. Pour over the beef in a resealable container and allow to sit for 4 to 8 hours.

To grill the kabobs:

  • Preheat the grill for indirect heat. Add wood chips to your grill 7 to 10 minutes before ready to grill to allow the smoke to form.
  • Remove the beef from marinade and place on skewers.
  • Grill the beef over indirect heat, rotating as needed, to a temp of 145 degrees F.
  • Grill the onions and peppers, until softened along side the beef. Alternatively, grill the pepper and onion on the skewers with the beef.

For the quick yellow pepper sauce:

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth. Traditional recipes call for queso fresco. Feel free to mix that in instead of the mayo if you have it on hand.
  • Garnish with freshly snipped cilantro and serve.

Notes

Serve these with thick cut French fries for a true Peruvian experience. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 255mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 613mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 9mg