Grilled Beef Brochettes (Anticuchos de Lomo)

Tender cubes of beef marinated in a flavorful Latin American-inspired sauce with ají panca paste, garlic, and oregano, then grilled to perfection on skewers. These Peruvian-style beef brochettes are a delicious twist on traditional kebabs.

4 servings
1 hr 33 min

Ingredients

  • 1 pound flatiron or blade steak, cut into 3/4-to 1-inch cubes
  • ½ teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • teaspoons ají panca paste
  • 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced onion
  • ¼ teaspoon crumbled dried oregano
  • 12 pieces wooden skewers
  • water for soaking

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Toss steak with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a bowl.

    2 min

  2. 2.

    Mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt, then stir together with remaining ingredients and toss well with beef. Marinate, chilled, at least 1 hour.

    60 min

  3. 3.

    Thread steak onto skewers, leaving a small space between each piece and transferring to a tray (discard marinade).

    10 min

  4. 4.

    Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure .

    15 min

  5. 5.

    Oil grill rack, then grill skewers, covered only if using a gas grill, turning once, 5 to 6 minutes total for medium-rare.

    6 min

  6. 6.

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