Skewered Beef Churrasco with Chimichurri Sauce
Juicy grilled beef skewers marinated in garlic and herbs, served with a vibrant chimichurri sauce typical of Brazilian churrasco gatherings. This Brazilian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs beef sirloin steak, garlic cloves, olive oil 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 beef sirloin steak
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 6, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp dried oregano. Add 1 lb beef sirloin cubes and toss to coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Step 2: While beef marinates, prepare chimichurri sauce by mixing 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Stir well and set aside for flavors to meld.
- Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F. Thread marinated beef cubes onto soaked wooden skewers, distributing evenly.
- Step 4: Grill beef skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until the outside is nicely charred and the inside reaches desired doneness (medium-rare recommended).
- Step 5: Remove skewers from grill, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve with a generous spoonful of chimichurri sauce over the top.








