Grilled Chipotle Lime Beef Skewers

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

Tender beef cubes marinated in smoky chipotle and lime, grilled to a perfect char and served with fresh herbs. This american-inspired grilling ready in about 40 minutes turns cut into 1-inch cubes flank steak, lime juice, olive oil into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. 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-inch cubes flank steak
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp chipotle powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1, cut into 1-inch pieces red bell pepper
• 1, cut into 1-inch pieces red onion
• 8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp chipotle powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add 1.5 lbs flank steak, cut into 1-inch cubes, and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Thread 1.5 lbs marinated flank steak cubes, 1 red bell pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces), and 1 red onion (cut into 1-inch pieces) onto soaked wooden skewers, alternating vegetables and meat.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F). Place skewers on the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until beef is cooked through and vegetables are tender with slight char.