Spicy Suya Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Onions
A quick stir-fry featuring tender beef strips coated in spicy Suya seasoning, cooked with colorful bell peppers and sweet onions for a fiery, flavorful meal. This african-inspired beef ready in about 27 minutes pairs thinly sliced sirloin beef, Suya spice mix, vegetable oil 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, thinly sliced sirloin beef
- 2 tbsp Suya spice mix
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large, sliced into strips red bell pepper
- 1 large, sliced into strips green bell pepper
- 1 medium, sliced into strips yellow onion
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp honey
- 2, chopped for garnish scallions
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Toss 1 lb thinly sliced sirloin beef with 2 tbsp Suya spice mix in a bowl until evenly coated. Set aside for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the beef strips in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove beef and set aside.
- Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 1 large sliced red bell pepper, 1 large sliced green bell pepper, and 1 medium sliced yellow onion. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Step 5: Return the beef to the wok, add 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp honey, stirring to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef and vegetables.
- Step 6: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with 2 chopped scallions before serving hot with steamed rice or flatbread.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spicy Suya Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Onions take to make?
Total time is about 27 minutes (15 min prep + 12 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Spicy Suya Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Onions?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep thinly sliced sirloin beef from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spicy Suya Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Onions?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Spicy Suya Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Onions for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Spicy Suya Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Onions?
African beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
