Slow-Cooked Nigerian Beef Suya with Peanut Spice Rub

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Tender beef skewers marinated in a fiery peanut and chili spice blend, slow-cooked to smoky perfection and served with fresh onions and tomatoes. This African recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, peanut butter (unsweetened), dried chili flakes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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, cut into 1-inch cubes beef sirloin
• 3 tbsp peanut butter (unsweetened)
• 2 tsp dried chili flakes
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium, sliced onion
• 2 medium, sliced tomato
• 6 wooden or metal skewers

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix 3 tbsp unsweetened peanut butter, 2 tsp dried chili flakes, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp vegetable oil to create a thick spice rub.
2. Step 2: Toss 1 lb beef sirloin cubes in the peanut spice rub to coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
3. Step 3: Preheat your grill or oven broiler to medium-high heat.
4. Step 4: Thread the marinated beef cubes onto 6 skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
5. Step 5: Grill or broil the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until the beef is charred on the edges and cooked to desired doneness.
6. Step 6: Arrange 1 medium sliced onion and 2 medium sliced tomatoes on a serving plate.
7. Step 7: Serve the beef suya skewers hot on the bed of onions and tomatoes for a traditional presentation.