Grilled Mato Grosso-Style Beef Skewers with Spiced Chimichurri

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

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Tender beef skewers marinated with regional Mato Grosso spices and served with a vibrant, herbaceous chimichurri sauce. This Brazilian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs sirloin beef, olive oil, ground cumin 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Brazilian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes sirloin beef
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup, finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup, finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp red chili flakes
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb sirloin beef cubes and toss to coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Step 2: While beef marinates, prepare chimichurri by mixing 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil in a bowl. Stir until well combined and set aside to let flavors meld.
Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated beef cubes onto skewers and grill for 3-4 minutes per side until edges are charred and beef is cooked to medium-rare.
Step 4: Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot with a generous spoonful of the spiced chimichurri sauce drizzled on top.