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Home » Recipes » Northern Style Mexican Beef Skewers + VIDEO

Northern Style Mexican Beef Skewers + VIDEO

Last Updated November 25, 2020. Originally Posted June 7, 2018 By Maggie Unzueta

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Northern Style Mexican Beef Skewers (Alambre de Res Norteño) are made for the grill. Watch VIDEO or follow along with step-by-step pictures to take your summer backyard BBQs up a notch. Guaranteed to be hit!
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Northern Style Mexican Beef Skewers (Alambre de Res Norteño) are made for the grill. Take your summer backyard BBQs up a notch and try this delicious recipe. Guaranteed to be a hit!

Northern Style Mexican Beef Skewers (Alambre de Res Norteño) are made for the grill. Watch VIDEO or follow along with step-by-step pictures to take your summer backyard BBQs up a notch. Guaranteed to be a hit!

Northern Style Mexican Beef Skewers (or Alambre de Res Norteño)

My family is from Northern Mexico, the State of Durango. (Nope. Not the town in Colorado). Boots, belt buckles, and men in trucks blasting norteñas. Hold on to your sombreros. We’re taking a trip to my family’s hometown with these Northern Style Mexican Beef Skewers, or Alambre de Res Estilo Norteño.

Maggie Unzueta in front of the cathedral in Durango, Mexico

This is the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. I had my quinceañera there. My parents were married there. Durango has a special place in my heart, but don’t let that fool you. I’ve traveled all over Mexico. In short, the North is totally different from the South, the Center, even the Mexican coast lines.

Alambre de Res topped with cilantro

Take this Alambre de Res, for example. This is how I had it in Mexico City, D. F. Yummy Mexican street food! Beef, bacon, peppers. Same ingredients, but in the north, we stick them on a stick.

Cubes of Beef

I’ll break it down for you. In the North, we start with the beef. Chopped up into 1-inch cubes of meat.

Hand Holding Worcestershire Sauce Bottle

Northern Style Mexican Beef Skewers, or Alambre de Res Norteño, are not made with a lot of ingredients. We add a few tablespoons of worcestershire sauce.

Hand holding Jugo Maggi

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Next, we have Jugo Maggi. If you don’t have this sauce, you can order it online. Or simply add more worcestershire sauce.

2 Key Limes and Juicer

In Mexico, we use key limes. Most American cooks make pies with key limes. Mexican cooks, however, use key limes in both savory and sweet dishes. This is one ingredient I’m never without. They also seem to be juicer and cheaper than regular limes.

Beef cubes

Cover and let this marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge. You can also do this overnight.

Wooden Skewers soaking in Water

Meanwhile, soak the skewers. They need at least 30 minutes in water to prevent them from burning on the grill. Flaming swords may be fun at the circus, but flaming skewers can ruin your BBQ.

Ingredients to make Alambre de Res Norteno

Then start assembling your Northern Style Mexican Beef Skewers (or Alambre de Res Norteño).

Hand holding uncooked Mexican Beef Skewers

The order really doesn’t matter. However you like to assemble them is fine. Also, if you don’t like green pepper, you can use red pepper instead.

Northern Style Mexican Beef Skewers (or Alambre de Res Norteño) in a Pyrex container

Once ready, take them to the grill.

Alambre de Res, or Mexican beef skewers, on the grill

The thrill of the grill. Grill the Northern Style Mexican Beef Skewers (or Alambre de Res Norteño) covered, over medium-hot heat for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally.

Cooked Northern Style Mexican Beef Skewers (or Alambre de Res Norteño)

For Medium-rare, thermometer should read read 145° Fahrenheit
For Medium, 160° Fahrenheit
For Well-done, 170° Fahrenheit

Let them rest for 5 minutes (they need a short nap). Add tortillas and salsa. Can you say DELICIOUS? Happy Grilling!

Watch Northern Style Mexican Beef Skewers

Northern Style Mexican Beef Skewers (or Alambre de Res Norteño)

Northern Style Mexican Beef Skewers (Alambre de Res Norteño)

Northern Style Mexican Beef Skewers (Alambre de Res Norteño) are made for the grill. Watch VIDEO or follow along with step-by-step pictures to take your summer backyard BBQs up a notch. Guaranteed to be hit!
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 195kcal
Author: Maggie Unzueta

Equipment

  • skewers

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lb top sirloin steak cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Jugo Maggi optional
  • 2 Juice of large limes
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 large onion chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large bell pepper chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 6 slices bacon chopped into cubes

Instructions

  • Chop the steak into 1 ½-inch cubes
  • Place in a container and add Worcestershire sauce, Jugo Maggi, lime juice, salt and pepper.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and let sit in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, soak the skewers in water to prevent burning.
  • Chop the onion, bell pepper, and bacon into roughly 1-inch chunks.
  • To assemble the skewers, thread the beef, onion, bell pepper, and bacon in whichever order you prefer.
  • Repeat until done.
  • Place on grill under medium-hot heat.
  • Cook 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally.
  • For Medium-rare, thermometer should read read 145°
  • For Medium, 160°
  • For Well-done, 170°
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Video

Notes

Marinate the meat for a minimum of 30 minutes, but if you can let the meat sit longer, the better. 
If you can't find Jugo Maggi, you can substitute for oyster sauce or add more Worcestershire sauce. 

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg
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Filed Under: Beef, Mexican, Recipes

About Maggie Unzueta

Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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  1. alexandra cook

    July 3, 2019 at 7:23 am

    It looks really delicious! I would certainly try this recipe! thank you for sharing this!

    Reply
  2. Kalyan Panja

    July 3, 2019 at 9:12 am

    Nice reading about this delicious looking recipe. Thanks for sharing the detailed steps to prepare it.

    Reply
  3. Garf

    July 3, 2019 at 10:05 am

    The grilled beef skewers look so heavenly. I need to fire up my grill this weekend and make some of these.

    Reply
  4. Lisa

    July 3, 2019 at 11:53 am

    I’m drooling at this recipe! I love Mexican food, Mexican anything actually, and would devour this in 5 seconds!

    Reply
  5. Lasonia

    July 3, 2019 at 2:26 pm

    What a delicious recipe! I am definitely going to give these a try. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  6. Jackline A

    July 4, 2019 at 7:54 am

    Your beef skewers looks super tasty. Just perfect for the bbq season. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  7. Anosa

    July 5, 2019 at 2:21 am

    I have not made skewers in such a long time, these look absolutely yummy. I need to try your recipe.

    Reply
  8. Jessica

    July 6, 2019 at 9:12 pm

    Oh my gosh, this looks really amazing!! I love cooking kabobs in the summer time!

    Reply
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