Spiced Beef Anticuchos
Peruvian grilled beef skewers coated in a punchy aji verde–cumin marinade, charred on a hot skillet and served with lime. Ready in 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 42g
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Ingredients
- 1.5 lb beef sirloin or ribeye, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- ½ cup jarred aji verde sauce
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 whole limes (for serving)
- 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Toss beef cubes with aji verde, cumin, and vinegar in a bowl until coated.
- 2
Thread beef and onion chunks alternately onto four metal skewers, dividing evenly.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Sear skewers 2–3 minutes per side without moving, until edges are caramelized and charred.
- 5
Transfer to a plate and squeeze lime juice over the top.
- 6
Scatter cilantro over skewers and serve immediately with lime wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- 4 metal skewers (or wooden skewers soaked 20 minutes)
- 12-inch cast iron or heavy-bottomed skillet
- tongs
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