Quick Churrasco: Grilled Beef Skewers & Sides
Tender grilled beef skewers with crispy farofa, tangy vinaigrette salad, and classic rice and beans — a TikTok-easy Brazilian platter that feels like a street vendor meal in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin or flank, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1.5 tsp coarse salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ whole lime (juiced)
- ½ cup cassava flour (for farofa)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp white vinegar
- 2 cups cooked rice and black beans (prepared or canned)
Instructions
- 1
Thread beef cubes onto metal or wooden skewers. Season generously with coarse salt and pepper on all sides.
- 2
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high until very hot. Grill skewers 2 minutes per side for medium-rare; edges should char.
- 3
While meat grills, melt butter in a skillet over medium. Toast cassava flour 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant, then set aside.
- 4
Warm rice and beans in a small pot or microwave until heated through, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Whisk vinegar with 3 tbsp water and a pinch of salt. Toss with fresh tomatoes or cucumber if available for a quick salad.
- 6
Arrange skewers on a plate with rice and beans, farofa on the side, and vinaigrette salad. Squeeze lime juice over everything.
Tools you’ll need
- metal or wooden skewers (8-10 pieces)
- grill or grill pan
- skillet
- small pot or microwave
- whisk
- serving plates
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