Grilled Suya-Spiced Beef Skewers

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

Tender beef skewers seasoned with spicy Nigerian suya spice and grilled to smoky perfection. This African-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes, suya spice mix, peanut oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tbsp suya spice mix
• 2 tbsp peanut oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water
• 1 cup onion slices, for serving
• 1 cup tomato slices, for serving

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, toss 1.5 pounds of 1-inch beef sirloin cubes with 3 tbsp suya spice mix, 2 tbsp peanut oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper until evenly coated. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Thread the marinated beef cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, distributing the meat evenly.
3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the beef skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until nicely charred on the edges and cooked to medium doneness.
4. Step 4: Remove the skewers from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with 1 cup sliced onions and 1 cup sliced tomatoes on the side to balance the spice.