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Nigerian Beef Suya

Name: Nigerian Beef Suya
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: nigerian
Ingredients: 500 g beef sirloin thinly sliced; 60 g peanut butter smooth, unsweetened; 1 tbsp ground ginger; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 pcs red onion thinly sliced; 1 pcs tomato thinly sliced

Suya is a popular Nigerian street food, made from thinly sliced beef coated in a spicy peanut spice blend and grilled. It's often served with extra spice, sliced onions, and tomatoes.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 5 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 556 kcal

Gluten-free

Allergen information: may contain milk, nuts, and peanuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

500 gbeef sirloin, thinly sliced
2 tbspvegetable oil

suya spice blend

60 gpeanut butter, smooth, unsweetened
1 tbspground ginger
1 tbspgarlic powder
1 tbspsmoked paprika
1 tspcayenne pepper
1 tsponion powder
0.5 tspsalt
0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

for serving

1 pcsred onion, thinly sliced
1 pcstomato, thinly sliced

Equipment

skewers · grill · tongs · large bowl · small bowl · grill pan

The method

Step by step

1
Prepare the suya spice blend by combining the peanut butter, ground ginger, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the peanut butter is smooth and unsweetened for the best flavor.
2
Place the thinly sliced beef sirloin in a large bowl and add the prepared suya spice blend.
About 1 min
3
Use your hands to thoroughly coat each piece of beef with the spice mixture.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Wear gloves if you prefer to avoid getting the spice mixture on your hands.
4
Cover the bowl and let the beef marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
About 30 min
5
Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes beforehand to prevent burning.
6
Lightly brush the grill grates or grill pan with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
7
Carefully thread the marinated beef onto skewers, if desired, or place directly on the hot grill.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcrowd the grill to ensure even cooking and a good sear.
8
Grill the beef for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.
About 8 min
Cook’s note: Beef suya is traditionally cooked to medium-well or well-done.
9
Remove the cooked suya from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
About 2 min
10
Serve the beef suya hot with extra suya spice blend, thinly sliced red onion, and tomato slices on the side.
About 1 min

Per serving

Nutrition

49%Score

Calories: 555.9kcal
Protein: 38.8g
Carbs: 17.3g
Fat: 39.3g
Fibre: 4.8g
Sugar: 4.7g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover suya in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a microwave or on a lightly oiled pan until warmed through.