Nigerian Suya (Spiced Beef Skewers)

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb beef sirloin or ribeye, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• ½ cup unsalted roasted peanuts, finely ground
• 3 tbsp red chili powder (cayenne or African chili)
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lime or lemon juice
• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat beef strips dry with paper towels. If strips are thicker than 1/4 inch, pound gently to even thickness.

2. 2

   Combine peanuts, chili powder, paprika, ginger, and garlic in a shallow bowl, stirring well.

3. 3

   Mix olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.

4. 4

   Add beef strips to the oil mixture, tossing to coat evenly. Let sit 10 minutes at room temperature.

5. 5

   Remove beef from oil. Roll each strip in the peanut-spice mixture, coating both sides generously.

6. 6

   Heat a grill, grill pan, or cast iron skillet over medium-high until very hot, ~2 minutes.

7. 7

   Working in batches to avoid crowding, lay beef strips on the grill without moving them for 90 seconds.

8. 8

   Flip strips and cook another 60 seconds until charred at edges but still tender inside.

9. 9

   Transfer cooked suya to a plate. Repeat with remaining beef strips.

10. 10

    Serve hot with fresh lime wedges and chopped onion and tomato on the side if desired.

Tools you’ll need

• cutting board
• sharp knife
• two shallow bowls
• grill, grill pan, or 12-inch cast iron skillet
• tongs
• meat mallet (optional)
• paper towels

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