Grilled Beef Anticuchos with Aji Verde
Peruvian-style marinated beef skewers with a punchy green chili sauce, grilled until charred and juicy. Served alongside beef patties for a complete, bold dinner.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 52g
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 whole fresh green chilis (jalapeño or serrano), roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 whole ground beef patties (4 oz each, pre-formed)
- ½ whole white onion, cut into thick rings
Instructions
- 1
Blend green chilis, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and 2 tbsp water until smooth. Divide sauce in half.
- 2
Toss beef cubes with half the sauce; let sit 5 minutes while you thread them onto metal skewers with onion pieces.
- 3
Heat grill or grill pan to high. Oil grates. Sear beef skewers 2–3 minutes per side until edges char and centers stay medium-rare.
- 4
On the same grill, sear beef patties 2 minutes per side until a crust forms and internal temp hits 160°F.
- 5
Plate skewers and patties together. Spoon reserved aji verde sauce on the side or over the top.
Tools you’ll need
- blender or food processor
- 4 metal skewers
- grill or grill pan (12-inch cast iron preferred)
- meat thermometer (optional but helpful)
- chef's knife
- cutting board
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