Anticuchos (Grilled Beef Heart) Recipe

Name: Anticuchos (Grilled Beef Heart)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 dried Puya chiles or 4 dried California chiles, wiped clean; 4 Chiles de Arbol; 2 tablespoons Annatto seeds; 1 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 1 jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded and roughly chopped; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 pound beef hearts, trimmed of all sinew and silverskin

Servings: persons

1
Remove stems from chiles and shake out and discard seeds.
2
In small saucepan place chiles with enough water to cover.
3
Bring to a boil, remove from heat and let sit 20 minutes to soften.
4
Drain and discard water.
5
In a blender combine dried chiles, annatto seeds, garlic, cumin, red wine vinegar and jalapeno.
6
Puree at high speed 1 - 2 minutes, or until thick and smooth.
7
Add olive oil and salt and blend again until mixed.
8
Cut beef hearts into 2 x 1/4-inch strips.
9
Place in a bowl, pour over chile mixture and toss to coat evenly.
10
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours or overnight.
11
Preheat grill or broiler.
12
Thread 4 - 5 pieces of beef heart on a bamboo skewer.
13
Grill until seared on all sides, about 3 - 5 minutes.
14
Serve hot.

596

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 dried Puya chiles or 4 dried California chiles, wiped clean, 4 Chiles de Arbol, 2 tablespoons Annatto seeds, 1 garlic cloves, peeled, and more.

Yes, Anticuchos (Grilled Beef Heart) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Anticuchos (Grilled Beef Heart)

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Variations & substitutions

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