Cachaça-Marinated Grilled Beef Skewers with Chimichurri

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

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Tender beef skewers marinated in cachaça and garlic, grilled to perfection and served with a vibrant chimichurri sauce. This Brazilian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, cachaça, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Brazilian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes beef sirloin
1/4 cup cachaça
4, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 cup, chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup cachaça, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb beef sirloin cubes and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare chimichurri by mixing 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes in a small bowl. Season with a pinch of salt and stir well.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread marinated beef cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces.
Step 4: Grill beef skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once until nicely charred on edges and cooked to medium-rare or desired doneness.
Step 5: Remove skewers from grill, rest for 5 minutes, then serve hot with chimichurri spooned generously over the top.