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Anticucho Beef Skewers
PISAC MARKET, SACRED VALLEY
Tender beef skewers marinated in smoky aji panca, garlic, and vinegar, grilled until charred — one of Peru's most beloved street foods, made keto-friendly.
CHEF'S TIP
Don't marinate lean cuts longer than a couple of hours, or the vinegar starts to break down the texture.
✓ Keto-Friendly
✓ Gluten-Free
🌶️ Spice: Medium
❤️ Heart: Yes
🌱 Veg: No
⚖️ Easy
KETO SWAP
Naturally keto — no added starch in the marinade.
Nutrition Per Serving
| Cal | Protein | Fat | Net Carbs | Fibre |
|---|
| 250 | 28 g | 14 g | 2 g | 1 g |
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin, cubed
- 3 tbsp aji panca paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Wooden skewers
Method
- Whisk together the aji panca, garlic, vinegar, cumin, paprika, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the beef cubes in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Thread the beef onto skewers.
- Grill over high heat for 3–4 minutes per side until charred and cooked to preference.
- Serve hot.
SUCCESS TIP
Serve with a side of aji verde sauce for dipping. Refrigerate cooked skewers up to 3 days; reheat gently in a hot skillet.
