Suya-Style Grilled Beef Skewers

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-19 · Updated 2026-04-19

Tender beef cubes marinated in aromatic spices and grilled until caramelized, served with fresh vegetables. This nigerian-inspired grilling ready in about 32 minutes pairs cut into 1-inch cubes beef, ground cumin, ground coriander 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

• 500g, cut into 1-inch cubes beef
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 medium, sliced onion
• 1 medium, sliced bell pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
2. Step 2: Add 500g beef cubes and 2 tbsp cooking oil to the bowl, and toss until evenly coated.
3. Step 3: Thread 500g beef cubes, 1 medium sliced onion, and 1 medium sliced bell pepper onto skewers.
4. Step 4: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the beef is cooked through and vegetables are slightly charred.