Suya (Spiced Beef Skewers)

Name: Suya (Spiced Beef Skewers)
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef sirloin or flank steak, sliced thin; 1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts, finely ground (or peanut flour), finely ground; 2 tbsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp ground ginger; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1.5 tsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 4 roma tomatoes, sliced

West African street food classic of thinly sliced beef coated in a bold spice rub of ground peanuts, ginger, and paprika, then grilled over high heat until charred at the edges.

45 minMediumServes 6320 cal/serving

West AfricanAppetizerGrillHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreePork-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs beef sirloin or flank steak, sliced thin
1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts, finely ground (or peanut flour), finely ground
2 tbsp smoked paprika
2 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1.5 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 red onion, thinly sliced
4 roma tomatoes, sliced

Instructions

1

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling.
2

In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup finely ground dry-roasted peanuts, finely ground (or peanut flour), 2 tbsp smoked paprika, 2 tsp ground ginger, 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, and 1.5 tsp kosher salt to make the suya spice rub.
3

Slice 2 lbs sliced thin beef sirloin or flank steak across the grain into thin strips about 1/4 inch thick. Toss with 2 tbsp vegetable oil, then coat thoroughly with the spice rub.
4

Thread the spiced beef strips onto skewers, weaving them so the meat lies flat.
5

Preheat grill to high heat (450-500°F). Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until the beef is cooked through to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and edges are lightly charred.
6

Serve hot with 1 thinly sliced red onion and 4 sliced roma tomatoes. Sprinkle additional suya spice over the top if desired.

Questions

How long does Suya (Spiced Beef Skewers) keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

Can I halve or double Suya (Spiced Beef Skewers)?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

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