Suya-Spiced Grilled Beef Skewers

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Tender beef marinated in fiery suya spice blend, grilled to perfection with a smoky char. This Nigerian-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, ground peanuts, ground ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 10 min Serves 4 Nigerian cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Trim excess fat from 1.5 lbs beef sirloin, cut into 1.5-inch cubes, and place in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix 1/4 cup ground peanuts, 1 tbsp ground ginger, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 3 tbsp palm oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to form a paste.
  2. Step 2: Coat beef cubes thoroughly with the spice paste, then cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (or overnight for deeper flavor).
  3. Step 3: Thread marinated beef cubes onto metal skewers, leaving a 1/2-inch space between pieces. Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F) and oil grates to prevent sticking.
  4. Step 4: Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes total, turning every 2 minutes, until beef reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and has a deep charred crust on all sides.

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