Pan-Seared Beef Suya with Spiced Peanut Sauce

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

Tender strips of beef marinated in a bold suya spice mix, pan-seared and served with a rich, garlicky peanut dipping sauce. This African recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs flank steak, peanut butter, vegetable oil 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, thinly sliced across the grain flank steak
• 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter
• 3 tbsp, divided vegetable oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp suya spice mix
• 1 tsp, divided salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 2, thinly sliced for garnish scallions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp suya spice mix, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 cup water. Whisk until a smooth sauce forms.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly with the peanut suya marinade. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef strips in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms and the meat is cooked to medium.
4. Step 4: Remove beef from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve the beef strips drizzled with any remaining peanut sauce and garnish with 2 thinly sliced scallions for freshness and crunch.