Gluten-Free Peruvian Anticuchos

These Peruvian anticuchos marinate beef heart in aji panca, vinegar, garlic and cumin, then grill it hot and fast for a smoky char and a tender bite. Serve them straight off the skewers with boiled potatoes.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Total: 80 min Serves: 8

At a glance: This medium party and appetizers recipe yields 8 servings in about 1h 20m (10 min prep, 10 min cook). It uses 11 ingredients — including beef heart, aji panca paste, white vinegar — and walks through 6 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more party and appetizers recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Peruvian Anticuchos: When preparing this party and appetizers recipe, exercise caution with pre-made pastes like aji panca; always check labels for gluten-containing ingredients. Prepare this dish on clean surfaces and with clean utensils to prevent any contact with gluten. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Peruvian Anticuchos: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on a marinade of spices and vinegar. Ensure that any pre-made pastes or sauces used are gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination from gluten-containing grains.

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Instructions

1 In a medium bowl, combine the aji panca paste, white vinegar, minced garlic, cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk these marinade ingredients together until well incorporated, creating a fragrant paste.
2 Add the cubed beef heart to the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably up to 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld and tenderize the meat.
3 While the beef heart marinates, soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning during cooking. Preheat your grill or broiler to medium-high heat.
4 Thread the marinated beef heart cubes onto the soaked skewers, leaving a small space between each piece for even cooking. Brush the skewers lightly with olive oil.
5 Grill or broil the anticuchos over high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, until charred outside and at least 160°F (71°C) in the center (USDA minimum for organ meats such as heart). Beef heart is lean and turns tough and dry if cooked much longer.
6 Remove the anticuchos from the heat and let them rest for a minute. Garnish generously with fresh chopped cilantro and serve immediately with the boiled potatoes.

Nutrition (per serving)

219

Calories

Protein

25g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

333mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Trim all the silver skin and fat from the beef heart before cubing so the anticuchos stay tender.
Marinate for the full 4 hours if you can, as step 2 suggests. The aji panca and vinegar soften the meat.
Beef heart is lean and toughens when overcooked. Grill it hot and fast, 2-3 minutes per side, until charred outside and 160°F (71°C) in the center.

Common questions

How long does Gluten-Free Peruvian Anticuchos take?

Gluten-Free Peruvian Anticuchos takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, including resting time: 10 minutes to prep and 10 minutes to cook, for 8 servings.

What should I check before making Gluten-Free Peruvian Anticuchos with celiac disease?

Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Peruvian Anticuchos?

Check beef heart, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes, aji panca paste, white vinegar before they go into Gluten-Free Peruvian Anticuchos. Exercise caution with pre-made pastes like aji panca; always check labels for gluten-containing ingredients. Prepare this dish on clean surfaces and with clean utensils to prevent any contact with gluten. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

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