Grilled Beef Skewers With Chimichurri Sauce
Grilled Beef Skewers with Chimichurri Sauce is a classic dish from Castilian-Leonese cuisine, featuring tender beef marinated and grilled to perfection, then served with a vibrant and flavorful chimichurri sauce.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 metal or wooden skewers
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, parsley, oregano, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Add the beef cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated beef cubes onto the skewers.
- Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the beef reaches your desired level of doneness.
- While the beef is grilling, prepare the chimichurri sauce by combining the remaining parsley, oregano, red wine vinegar, and olive oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the grilled beef skewers with the chimichurri sauce on the side.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Grilling
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Grill Skewers
Tools
Knife Cutting board Bowl
Serving suggestions
Serve the grilled beef skewers with chimichurri sauce alongside a fresh green salad and grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the chimichurri sauce before serving.
Cost
$20