Anticuchos de Corazón - Classic Grilled Beef Heart Skewers

beef heart

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is more affordable.

aji panca paste

🥗Healthier: red bell pepper puree

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Red bell pepper provides similar color and sweetness.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a mild flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

Cut the beef heart into two-inch cubes for skewering.

In a bowl, combine ají panca paste, ají amarillo paste, red wine vinegar, malt vinegar, soy sauce, medium-bodied beer, extra-virgin olive oil, dried Mexican oregano, ground cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.

Add the beef heart cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Let marinate for a few days.

Thread the marinated beef heart pieces onto the skewers.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Grill the skewers over charcoal until cooked through.

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