🔥 Grilled Beef Skewers with Chimichurri Sauce
✨ Introduction
A summer classic! Juicy grilled beef skewers paired with vibrant, garlicky chimichurri sauce—perfect for cookouts and festive gatherings.
🧂 Ingredients
For the beef skewers
- 1 1/2 lbs beef sirloin or ribeye, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water
For the chimichurri sauce
- 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
👩🍳 Directions
- Marinate beef: Toss beef cubes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 20 minutes.
- Make chimichurri: In a bowl, mix parsley, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir and set aside.
- Assemble skewers: Thread marinated beef onto soaked skewers, leaving space between pieces.
- Grill: Heat grill to medium-high. Grill skewers 2–3 minutes per side for medium-rare or to desired doneness.
- Serve: Drizzle chimichurri over hot skewers or serve on the side for dipping.
⏱️ Time & Yield
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
📊 Nutritional Info (per serving)
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fat: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
💡 Tips
- Make ahead: Chimichurri can be made 1–2 days in advance for deeper flavor.
- Grill alternative: Use a grill pan or broiler if outdoor grilling isn’t available.
- Serving idea: Pair with grilled veggies or crusty bread for a complete meal.