Anticuchos

Name: Anticuchos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef heart, cubed; 1/2 cup aji panca paste; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Peruvian grilled beef heart skewers marinated in a savory chili sauce and cooked to tender perfection.

30 minMediumServes 4320 cal/serving

PeruvianDinnerGrillHigh ProteinLow CarbKetoPaleoGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SugarPork-Free

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Ingredients

2 lbs beef heart, cubed
1/2 cup aji panca paste
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk 1/2 cup aji panca paste, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper.
2

Add 2 lbs cubed beef heart to the marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
3

Thread marinated 2 lbs cubed beef heart tightly onto soaked wooden skewers.
4

Grill skewers over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 145F.

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Questions

What is Anticuchos?

Peruvian grilled beef heart skewers marinated in a savory chili sauce and cooked to tender perfection. This reference files it under Peruvian dinner: cooked on the grill, rated medium and about 30 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Anticuchos reach?

For Anticuchos, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is Anticuchos low-carb?

A serving of Anticuchos carries 4 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 20 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 4 percent.

How many calories are in Anticuchos?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 320 calories, with 42 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 580 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Which part of Anticuchos can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 2. Step 2 is a built-in pause of 2 hours: "Add 2 lbs cubed beef heart to the marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 3 when you are ready to finish.

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