Anticuchos de Carne (Peruvian Beef Skewers)

Anticuchos de Carne (Peruvian Beef Skewers)

Anticuchos have been around in Peru longer than Europeans, and are still enjoyed as a popular street food. The spice and vinegar marinade gives these meat skewers delicious flavor!

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef sirloin tips (or other cut good for grilling)
• 3 tbsp aji panca (or other medium-heat chili paste)
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 pinch salt

Instructions

• Cut the beef into roughly 1 1/2 in cubes.
• Mix together the remaining ingredients in a non-reactive bowl and add the beef chunks. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least a few hours.
• When ready to grill, thread the beef cubes onto skewers. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (you should be able to hold you hand a few inches from the grates for 4-6 seconds). Cook the kebabs until the beef is cooked through (slightly pink is fine), turning as needed to cook evenly.