20-Min Chili Beef Anticuchos
Skewered beef cubes glazed in a punchy aji amarillo–inspired chili paste, seared until charred. Peruvian street-food vibes in under 20 minutes — no marinating required.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 36g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb beef sirloin or chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp aji amarillo paste
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
- 4 whole wooden skewers (4 long or 8 short)
Instructions
- 1
Soak wooden skewers in water for 5 minutes while you prep the beef.
- 2
Toss beef cubes with aji amarillo, vinegar, cumin, and a big pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl.
- 3
Thread 5–6 beef cubes onto each skewer, packing them snug; reserve leftover sauce.
- 4
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until smoking, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Sear skewers 2–3 minutes per side until beef is charred and cooked through, turning once.
- 6
Drizzle with lime juice and reserved sauce, then serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- wooden skewers (4 long or 8 short)
- mixing bowl
- 12-inch cast iron or stainless steel skillet
- tongs
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