Nigerian Beef Suya
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
Allergen information: may contain milk, nuts, and peanuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
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
- 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
Store leftover suya in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or on a lightly oiled pan until warmed through.
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