Grilled Spiced Beef Skewers with Peanut Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Tender beef marinated in aromatic spices, grilled to smoky perfection and served with a creamy, nutty peanut dipping sauce. This African-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs sirloin beef steak, olive oil, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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, cut into 1-inch cubes sirloin beef steak
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1.5 pounds cubed sirloin beef, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Toss well to coat all beef pieces evenly and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: While the beef marinates, prepare the peanut sauce by whisking together 1/2 cup peanut butter, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
3. Step 3: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated beef cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
4. Step 4: Grill the beef skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until the edges are nicely charred and the beef is cooked to medium-rare or desired doneness.
5. Step 5: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve the beef skewers hot with the prepared peanut sauce for dipping.