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Beef Suya

Thinly sliced beef skewers coated in a spicy, nutty yaji seasoning and grilled over high heat. Served fresh with crisp red onion slices.

30 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

West AfricanDinnerGrillHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-Sugar

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef top sirloin steak, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup defatted peanut powder
  • 2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 beef bouillon cube, crushed
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, mix 1 cup defatted peanut powder, 2 tsp cayenne pepper, 2 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 2 crushed beef bouillon cube to form the yaji spice blend.

  2. 2

    Thread 2 lbs thinly sliced beef top sirloin steak onto soaked wooden skewers.

  3. 3

    Brush beef skewers with 2 tbsp vegetable oil and coat generously on all sides with the yaji spice blend.

  4. 4

    Preheat grill to high heat, around 450 degrees F.

  5. 5

    Grill skewers for 2 to 3 minutes per side until charred, ensuring meat internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.

  6. 6

    Transfer to a platter and serve with 1 thinly sliced red onion.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Beef Suya at?

For Beef Suya, the oven is set to 450 F (about 230 C) in step 4. The target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of smoked paprika in Beef Suya?

The entry for Beef Suya calls for 1 tsp smoked paprika. In its place: Sweet paprika with a small pinch of cumin, or a few drops of liquid smoke. Chipotle powder works if you want heat as well.

Is Beef Suya spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Beef Suya comes from 2 tsp cayenne pepper. For a milder plate, halve the cayenne; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Beef Suya gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Beef Suya is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the bouillon cube.

Does Beef Suya contain peanuts?

Yes: 1 cup defatted peanut powder. The full allergen list for this entry is peanuts. Where the peanuts are a garnish, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds give the same crunch. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Beef Suya?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 42 g of protein in about 380 calories, alongside 8 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 580 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

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