Grilled Spiced Tanzanian Beef Skewers with Peanut Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

Tender beef marinated in a blend of traditional Tanzanian spices, grilled to perfection and served with a rich peanut dipping sauce. This African-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, vegetable oil, garlic cloves 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

• 600 g, cut into 1.5-inch cubes beef sirloin
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 tsp, optional chili flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 600 g beef sirloin cubes with 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix well and marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the peanut sauce by whisking together 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/4 cup coconut milk, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 tsp chili flakes (if using) in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook gently for 5 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened, then remove from heat.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated beef cubes onto skewers, leaving a little space between pieces.
4. Step 4: Grill the beef skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until browned on the outside and cooked to your preferred doneness.
5. Step 5: Serve the hot beef skewers with the warm peanut dipping sauce on the side.