Emre ÖzgörkeyCommis
30 June 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

Anticuchos are popular skewers in Peruvian street food, made with thinly sliced beef heart marinated in chili and vinegar, then grilled. Their spicy marinade and smoky grilled flavor make them distinctive.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Make the marinade

8 min

Mix the chili paste, vinegar, garlic, cumin, oil, and salt.

2

Marinate the beef heart

120 min

Toss the beef heart slices with the marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

3

Thread onto skewers

10 min

Thread the beef heart slices onto skewers.

4

Grill

8 min

Grill the skewers over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes per side.

5

Serve

Serve hot with boiled potatoes and corn.

Reminder

Refrigerate the marinated raw meat for 1 day or freeze it for 2 months. Store cooked skewers in the refrigerator for 2 days.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
280 kcalCalories
26 gProtein
4 gCarbohydrate
17 gFat
0.5 gFiber
1 gSugar
460 mgSodium
4 gSaturated Fat
Protein 38% Carbohydrate 6% Fat 56%
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