Spiced Ethiopian-Inspired Coffee Rubbed Beef Skewers

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

Tender beef skewers rubbed with a bold mix of Ethiopian spices and coffee grounds, grilled to smoky perfection. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 82 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, instant coffee granules, berbere spice mix 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes beef sirloin
• 1 tbsp instant coffee granules
• 2 tbsp berbere spice mix
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp instant coffee granules, 2 tbsp berbere spice mix, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Toss 1 lb beef sirloin cubes with 2 tbsp olive oil and the spice mixture, coating evenly. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
4. Step 4: Thread marinated beef cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
5. Step 5: Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning until nicely charred on the edges and cooked to medium rare or desired doneness.
6. Step 6: Remove skewers from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with a side of flatbread or salad.