Anticuchos de Corazón (Grilled Beef Heart Skewers)
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Anticuchos de CorazónGrilled Beef Heart Skewers

Anticuchos de corazón are Peruvian-style skewers of beef heart marinated with ají panca, vinegar, garlic, and cumin. This version is served with boiled potato and corn.

Prep

30m

Cook

25m

Serves

4

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
709kcal

Calories

62g

Protein

19g

Fat

79g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4

Marinade

  • 700g
    Beef Heart (trimmed and cut into 2 cm (3/4-inch) pieces)
  • 60g
    Ají Panca Paste
  • 40ml
    Distilled White Vinegar
  • 15g
    Garlic (crushed)
  • 5g
    Cumin Powder
  • 4g
    Paprika
  • 3g
    Black Pepper
  • 8g
    Salt
  • 30ml
    Vegetable Oil

Serving

  • 400g
    Potato (halved if large)
  • 4pcs
    Corn Cob (cut into thick rounds)
  • 2l
    Water

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Method

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6 steps
  1. 01

    Whisk together the ají panca paste, distilled white vinegar, garlic, cumin powder, paprika, black pepper, salt, and vegetable oil.

  2. 02

    Add the beef heart and coat it well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

  3. 03

    Bring the water to a boil. Add the potato and cook until tender. Add the corn cobs near the end and cook until just tender, then drain.

  4. 04

    Heat a grill or grill pan to 230°C (450°F). Thread the marinated beef heart onto skewers.

  5. 05

    Grill the skewers, turning often, until browned at the edges and the beef heart reaches at least 63°C (145°F). Rest briefly before serving.

  6. 06

    Serve the skewers hot with the cooked potato and corn cobs.

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