Nigerian Suya-Spiced Grilled Beef Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

Tender beef skewers coated with a fiery peanut and spice blend, grilled to smoky perfection and served with fresh onions and tomatoes. This African recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes, roasted peanuts, ground, paprika 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 lb beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, ground
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium fresh tomatoes, sliced
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 6-8 skewers

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup ground roasted peanuts, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, and 1 1/2 tsp salt. Mix thoroughly to create the suya spice blend.
2. Step 2: Thread 1 lb 1-inch beef sirloin cubes onto 6-8 skewers evenly. Brush the beef cubes with 2 tbsp vegetable oil to help the spice adhere.
3. Step 3: Generously coat the beef cubes with the suya spice blend, pressing the mixture onto all sides.
4. Step 4: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat (about 400°F). Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, turning until the beef is cooked to medium-rare or desired doneness and has a smoky char.
5. Step 5: Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve the skewers with 1 medium sliced fresh tomato and 1 medium thinly sliced red onion on the side for a refreshing contrast.