Grilled Cowboy-Spiced Beef Skewers with Garlic French Bread

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-10 · Updated 2026-07-10

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Juicy beef skewers marinated in a smoky, spicy cowboy rub grilled to perfection and served with warm French garlic bread. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs sirloin steak, olive oil, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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: 40 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes sirloin steak
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers
1 small baguette
4 tbsp, softened unsalted butter
3, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb sirloin steak cubes and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread marinated steak cubes onto 4 soaked wooden skewers, dividing evenly.
Step 3: Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred on edges and medium doneness.
Step 4: While skewers cook, preheat oven to 375°F. Slice 1 small baguette lengthwise.
Step 5: In a small bowl, mix 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter with 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
Step 6: Spread garlic butter mixture evenly on baguette halves and place on a baking sheet.
Step 7: Bake bread for 10 minutes until golden and fragrant.
Step 8: Serve grilled beef skewers hot alongside slices of warm garlic French bread for a hearty cowboy meal.