Grilled Spicy Nigerian Suya Beef Skewers

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Tender beef skewers coated in a fiery, nutty suya spice blend, grilled to smoky perfection and ideal for an African-style BBQ. This African-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, roasted peanuts, ground ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 African cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup finely ground roasted peanuts, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and 1 tsp salt to create the suya spice mix.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb beef sirloin cubes and 2 tbsp vegetable oil to the spice mix and toss thoroughly until each piece is evenly coated. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Thread the marinated beef cubes onto the 8 soaked wooden skewers, leaving a little space between pieces.
  4. Step 4: Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning carefully until the beef is cooked to medium rare and edges develop a smoky char.
  5. Step 5: Remove from grill and let rest 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

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