Fire-Roasted Brazilian Churrasco Skewers with Chimichurri

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

Tender cuts of beef marinated and fire-roasted on skewers, served with a vibrant chimichurri sauce to capture the essence of Brazilian churrasco. This Brazilian-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 52 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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

• 1.5 lbs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes beef sirloin
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp, freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup, finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup, finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 6, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1.5 lbs beef sirloin cubes with 2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 3 tbsp olive oil, tossing to coat evenly. Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: While the beef marinates, prepare chimichurri by mixing 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1 tbsp olive oil in a bowl; stir until well combined and let sit to meld flavors.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 450°F). Thread marinated beef cubes evenly onto 6 soaked wooden skewers.
4. Step 4: Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until beef is nicely charred on edges and cooked to medium-rare or desired doneness.
5. Step 5: Remove skewers and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot with generous spoonfuls of chimichurri sauce over the beef.