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Beef Heart Skewers
Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 422 kcal
Course:
Others
Ingredients
Making Anticuchos De Corazon:
- 1 lb. beef heart
- 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin powder ground
- 1 tsp black pepper ground
- 1½ tsp Himalayan salt fine
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- 3-4 Tbsp aji panca paste substitutes in notes
Making Ají Amarillo Sauce:
- ½ cup Aji Amarillo chopped (substitutes in notes)
- 2 Tbsp oil
- 3 cups water
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 garlic clove
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- All ingredients ready? Let's begin!
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Preparing the Anticuchos:
- Prepare the heart by removing the fat, veins, and connective tissue. Cut into chunks of equal size, 0.5 inches thick by 2.5 – 5 inches wide.
- In a glass container, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lime juice, garlic, ají panca paste, salt, black pepper, and cumin for the marinade.
- Stir the meat chunks into the marinade.
- Cover with a lid and refrigerate for 1 to 8 hours.
- If using bamboo skewers, make sure to pre-soak in water for 30 minutes or more. Put the meat chunks on the metal or bamboo skewers and leave a small space between each piece of meat.
- Prepare the coals for the barbeque and clean the grid or cooking grate. Alternatively, put the oven on the medium grill (325 – 375⁰F).
- When the coals or oven is medium-hot, grill the heart skewers for 2 to 3 minutes on each side (medium-rare) or for 5 to 8 minutes (medium to well done).
- During cooking, you can brush the meat with the remaining olive oil. Be careful not to overcook as the meat will toughen.
- It is best when served immediately.
Preparing the Ají Amarillo dipping sauce:
- Boil the whole eggs in the water with salt for 10 minutes. Cool and remove the shells.
- Prepare the Ají Amarillo wearing gloves and a mask as it can be pretty spicy and irritate some people. Cut the stem off, slice open lengthwise, and use a spoon to remove the pips. Discard the seeds and stem. Soak the Ají in water for 10 minutes
- Use a small pan to combine the Ají Amarillo, oil, garlic, and bay leaf. Stir until soft and golden, remove the pot from the heat and take out the bay leaf.
- Blend all the ingredients together till smooth.
Nutrition Information
Calories
422kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
231mg
(77%)
Sodium
1617mg
(67%)
Potassium
591mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
554IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
58mg
(64%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 422kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 231mg | 77% |
| Sodium | 1617mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 554IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 58mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.