Slow-Cooked Nigerian Beef Suya Skewers with Peanut Spice Rub

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

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Tender beef strips marinated in a rich, smoky peanut and chili spice blend, slow-grilled to juicy perfection. This African recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, roasted peanuts, paprika 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: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 African cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced into 1/2-inch strips beef sirloin
1/4 cup, finely ground roasted peanuts
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil
8 wooden or metal skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup finely ground roasted peanuts, 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and 1 tsp salt to create the suya spice rub.
Step 2: Toss 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin strips with 2 tbsp vegetable oil and the peanut-spice rub until evenly coated. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Step 3: Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning (skip if using metal skewers).
Step 4: Thread the marinated beef strips onto skewers, folding as necessary to fit.
Step 5: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-low heat. Cook suya skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning gently, until beef is cooked through but still juicy with a slight char.
Step 6: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with sliced onions and fresh tomatoes.