Coffee-Rubbed Grilled Beef Skewers with Chimichurri

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

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Tender beef skewers coated in a bold coffee and spice rub, grilled to smoky perfection and served with a vibrant herbaceous chimichurri sauce. This Latin American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, ground coffee, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 Latin American cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes beef sirloin
1 tbsp ground coffee
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup, chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2, minced garlic clove
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil (for chimichurri)

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp ground coffee, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Rub this mixture over 1 lb beef sirloin cubes thoroughly.
Step 2: Thread the beef cubes onto skewers and brush with 2 tbsp olive oil. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and grill skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until medium rare.
Step 3: While beef cooks, prepare chimichurri by mixing 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1/4 cup olive oil in a bowl. Stir until combined.
Step 4: Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with a generous spoonful of chimichurri sauce for a fresh, zesty finish.