Description
Simple recipe for beef kebabs marinated in fresh chimichurri sauce and grilled.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef sirloin or tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, packed
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Prepare the chimichurri: Combine parsley, oregano, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped but not pureed.
- Place the beef cubes in a bowl or zip-top bag. Pour half of the chimichurri over the beef, reserving the other half for basting and serving. Toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes prior to use.
- Thread the marinated beef, red onion pieces, and green bell pepper pieces alternately onto the skewers.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates.
- Place the kebabs on the hot grill. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until the beef reaches your desired doneness. Baste with the reserved chimichurri during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Remove the kebabs from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with the remaining chimichurri sauce.
Notes
- You can substitute the beef with lamb or chicken breast.
- If you do not have fresh oregano, use 1 tablespoon of dried oregano.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kebabs
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 22
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 105
Keywords: beef kebabs, chimichurri, grilled meat, sirloin, easy dinner, skewers