Grilled Beef Anticuchos with Crispy Potatoes & Sauces
Marinated beef sirloin skewers grilled with sausage, cheese, and potatoes, served with bright green aji verde and rich brown aji rojo dipping sauces. Total grill time under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb beef sirloin, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp aji paste (or 2 tbsp chili powder mixed with 2 tsp vinegar)
- ½ lb fresh chorizo sausage
- ½ lb halloumi or queso fresco, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 lb yellow potatoes, cut into 1.5-inch chunks
- 1 batch fresh cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, garlic & mayo (aji verde)
- 1 batch roasted red peppers, cumin, paprika, mayo & lime (aji rojo)
Instructions
- 1
Toss beef cubes with aji paste, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let sit 5 minutes.
- 2
Boil potato chunks in salted water until just tender, ~8 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
- 3
Thread beef, sausage slices (2-inch pieces), cheese cubes, and potatoes alternately onto metal skewers.
- 4
Heat grill to high. Oil the grate well. Grill skewers 3–4 minutes per side until beef is charred outside and cooked through.
- 5
Pulse cilantro, jalapeño, 1 garlic clove, 3 tbsp mayo, 1 lime's juice, salt & pepper for aji verde. Set aside.
- 6
Blend jarred roasted red peppers, 1 tsp cumin, 0.5 tsp paprika, 3 tbsp mayo, 0.5 lime's juice, and salt for aji rojo.
- 7
Slide skewers onto a platter. Serve hot with both sauces for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- large bowl
- metal skewers (8–10 inch)
- pot for boiling potatoes
- grill or grill pan, well-oiled
- food processor or blender
- serving platter
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