If you’re looking for an easy way to upgrade steak night, these grilled steak skewers are it. Made with tender flank steak and served with a fresh chimichurri sauce, this recipe is bold, simple, and perfect for summer grilling.

 

Steak Skewers With Chimichurri Sauce

As the weather warms up, I feel ready to fire up the grill and get cooking. And one of the best choices for grilling? Steak, baby! This recipe combines tender strips of grilled flank steak with the pungent flavor of chimichurri sauce – one of my very favorite combos.

Why We Love This Steak Skewers Recipe

• It’s fast and easy. No need to marinate! Just slice the steak, soak your skewers, and you’re ready to grill in minutes.
• It feels like a weekend treat. These grilled steak skewers bring big flavor and a little bit of festivity to your dinner table, perfect for when you want something fun but simple to make.
• That chimichurri sauce. A quick blend of herbs, garlic, and olive oil turns these steak skewers into something totally crave-worthy.

Recipe Ingredients

For the Chimichurri Sauce

• Olive Oil: The base of this sauce is half a cup of good-quality, extra-virgin olive oil. 
• Cilantro: Roughly chop up ¾ cup of fresh cilantro. 
• Garlic: I like to use two cloves of fresh garlic in my sauce, but you can use more or less, to taste.
• Vinegar: You’ll need two tablespoons of red wine vinegar for this sauce.
• Lemon Juice: A couple of tablespoons of lemon juice brighten up the flavor profile!
• Red Pepper Flakes: To get a hint of spice, use half a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes.
• Salt & Pepper: Use about half a teaspoon of salt and add pepper to taste.

For the Skewers

• Steak: For this recipe, I used 1 pound of flank steak.
• Cumin, Salt & Pepper: To season the steak, you’ll need about half a tablespoon of ground cumin, a teaspoon of salt and some freshly ground pepper.
• Skewers: Have ready 15 to 20 wooden skewers.

How to Make Steak Skewers

This method is as easy as grill and brush! The steak cooks up in no time, because it’s so thinly sliced, so make sure to have a plate ready for the skewers in advance. You don’t want to leave them on the grill overcooking while you grab a plate!

• Prep. To begin, soak the wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes because, we don’t want them burning or smoking. Also, preheat your grill to medium-high. Finally, slice the flank steak against the grain into 16 to 20 thin strips.
• Assemble the skewers: Season the steak slices with cumin, salt, and pepper. Then, thread the steak strips carefully onto the skewers, accordion style. Set aside.
• Make the chimichurri sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the olive oil, chopped cilantro, garlic, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Pulse or process until combined, and set aside. 
• Grill. Brush the grill grates with olive oil. Place the steak skewers on the grill and cook for about 1 minute per side, or until browned.
• Serve. Transfer the steak skewers to a plate and brush generously with the chimichurri sauce. Serve and enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

You could serve these steak skewers as appetizers if you want, but I like to serve them as a wonderful warm-weather entree with some savory sides.

• Salad: These hot skewers make a wonderful spin on surf-n-turf when you serve them alongside my bacon, crab, and avocado salad.
• Rice: Serve up a satisfying side of my coconut lime cauliflower rice or Instant Pot Jasmine rice. Filling and good for you!
• Corn: Specifically, grilled corn on the cob! This unbeatable side dish combines the sweetness of corn with tangy feta and rich butter, plus chives.

More Steak Recipes to Try

• Juicy Steak Kabobs
• Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Mushrooms
• Chili Lime Steak Fajitas in Foil Packs
• Guajillo Steak
• Churrasco Steak