Grilled Irish Beef Skewers with Garlic and Thyme Marinade

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

Juicy cubes of Irish beef marinated in a fragrant garlic and thyme mixture, grilled to perfection and served with a fresh herb garnish. This Irish-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Irish beef sirloin, olive oil, 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes Irish beef sirloin
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 8 soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb cubed Irish beef sirloin to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours.
3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread marinated beef cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, distributing evenly.
4. Step 4: Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until the beef reaches desired doneness and has a nice char.
5. Step 5: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the skewers before serving.