Beef and Vegetable Skewers with Chimichurri

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

Juicy beef cubes and colorful bell peppers grilled with a vibrant herb sauce, ideal for summer gatherings. This south american-inspired whole30 ready in about 30 minutes pairs cut into 1-inch cubes beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch pieces red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes beef sirloin
• 1, cut into 1-inch pieces red bell pepper
• 1, cut into 1-inch pieces yellow bell pepper
• 1, cut into 1-inch pieces onion
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped cilantro
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup parsley, 1/4 cup cilantro, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp lime juice to make chimichurri. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Place beef cubes in a resealable bag with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Seal and marinate for 30 minutes.
3. Step 3: Thread beef, red bell pepper, and onion onto skewers. Brush with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and season with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Grill over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until beef reaches medium doneness.