Grilled Suya-Spiced Beef Skewers with Peanut Coating

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

Tender beef skewers coated in a spicy peanut and chili mixture, grilled to smoky perfection—an iconic Nigerian street food. This African recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, thinly sliced, roasted peanuts, finely ground, paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, finely ground
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp ginger powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 8-10, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup finely ground roasted peanuts, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp ginger powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp salt to make the suya spice mix.
2. Step 2: Thread 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin onto soaked wooden skewers, folding slices gently to layer.
3. Step 3: Brush each skewer with 2 tbsp vegetable oil, then generously coat with the peanut-spice mixture, pressing to adhere.
4. Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat to 400°F.
5. Step 5: Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until beef is cooked through and edges are slightly charred.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes before serving with sliced onions and fresh tomatoes.