Peruvian-Spiced Grass-Fed Beef Anticuchos with Purple Potato & Charred Poblano Medley

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs grass-fed beef sirloin or chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds, toasted and ground
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 3 tbsp lime juice, fresh squeezed
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 tbsp ají amarillo paste, or substitute with 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 1 medium red onion, cut into chunks for skewers
• 1 lb purple potatoes, halved
• 2 large poblano peppers, halved, seeds removed
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Toast cumin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes until fragrant, then grind in a mortar and pestle.

2. 2

   Combine ground cumin, smoked paprika, lime juice, minced garlic, 3 tbsp olive oil, ají amarillo paste, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create marinade.