25-Min Spiced Beef Heart Skewers
Marinated beef heart threaded onto skewers and seared until charred outside, tender inside — a Peruvian street-food classic that tastes way more impressive than the 20 minutes it takes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat beef heart dry with paper towels. Trim any white connective tissue from the cubes.
Step 2
In a bowl, whisk together cumin, paprika, vinegar, garlic, aji paste, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Step 3
Add beef heart cubes to the marinade and toss to coat. Let sit 8–10 minutes while you heat your pan.
Step 4
Thread beef cubes onto skewers, leaving a tiny gap between pieces. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking, ~2 minutes.
Step 5
Sear skewers 2 minutes per side without moving — surface should char and look blackened. Cook all sides until a deep brown crust forms.
Step 6
Transfer to a plate and rest 3 minutes. Drizzle with any pan drippings. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- mixing bowl
- wooden or metal skewers
- 12-inch cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan
- tongs
- paper towels
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