25-Min Grilled Beef Skewers with Ají Verde
Tender marinated beef on skewers, charred and juicy, finished with a punchy Peruvian green chili sauce. Feels fancy, takes 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Thread beef cubes onto skewers, spacing evenly. Pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Mix cumin, 2 tbsp vinegar, minced garlic, and salt into a paste. Rub all over beef.
Step 3
Heat a grill or cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Sear skewers 2 minutes per side without moving. Interior should stay pink; edges char.
Step 5
Blend jalapeños, cilantro, garlic, remaining vinegar, salt, and 2 tbsp water until smooth.
Step 6
Serve skewers hot with ají verde drizzled over or on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- metal or wooden skewers (soaked if wooden)
- cast-iron skillet or grill grates
- blender or food processor
- tongs
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