Ethiopian-Inspired Coffee Rubbed Beef Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

Juicy beef skewers coated with a fragrant Ethiopian coffee and spice rub, grilled to perfection for a smoky, bold flavor. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes, Ethiopian coffee, finely ground, paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 330 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp Ethiopian coffee, finely ground
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 8 wooden skewers, soaked

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp finely ground Ethiopian coffee, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to create the rub.
2. Step 2: Toss 1.5 lbs of beef sirloin cubes with 2 tbsp olive oil and the coffee spice rub, coating evenly. Marinate for at least 1 hour refrigerated.
3. Step 3: Thread the marinated beef cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, dividing evenly.
4. Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until medium-rare to medium, with nice grill marks and juices running clear.
5. Step 5: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute. Serve with a side of fresh salad or dipping sauce.