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Beef Suya Recipe (West African Street Grilled Meat)

Eric Ginsburg
A rich spice blend packs a satisfying punch in this top sirloin beef suya recipe, served on skewers!
5 from 2 votes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 day 20 minutes
Cuisine African
Servings 8 1 skewer
Calories 254 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds Top Sirloin Angus Beef cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 tablespoons Suya Spice Blend
  • 1 Lime zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 pinch Salt to taste
  • 1 Red Onion thin sliced — raw or pickled (optional garnish)
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro chopped (optional garnish)
  • 12 Medium Size Bamboo Skewer soaked in water for 30 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Mix the beef and marinade into a bowl. Cover with cling wrap and marinate overnight.
  • Thread beef onto skewers (4 pieces each). Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium high heat.
  • Pan fry the meat in batches, 1-2 minutes on each side.
  • Transfer the skewers to a baking sheet and finish in the oven on broil on low for about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let the meat rest for 3 minutes.
  • Dust with suya and top with raw or pickled red onions and cilantro.

Notes

"Our custom is to cook without measurements. So instead, our philosophy is based on being intuitive and present when cooking, allowing us to lean into building trust within ourselves. We’ve provided some rough guidelines with each ingredient below, and recommend that you do not restrict yourself with these measurements and instead use your intuition." - Adé Carrena

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 23gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 6mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
Keyword African, Beef, Seasoning
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