Grilled West African Suya-Style Beef Skewers
West African grilled beef skewers are coated in a creamy peanut butter and tomato marinade enriched with grated onion, smoked paprika, allspice, garlic, ginger, cayenne, and black pepper. Grilling brings out a smoky, warmly spiced flavor with gentle heat, making these skewers a flavorful choice for barbecues, cookouts, or relaxed summer meals.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled West African Suya-Style Beef Skewers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine peanut butter, grated onion, tomato paste, olive oil, salt, paprika, allspice, garlic powder, cayenne, black pepper, and powdered ginger in a mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.
- 2
Add steak pieces to the bowl of marinade and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for about 2 hours.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill with coal to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 4
Thread marinated steak pieces onto large metal skewers.
- 5
Grill over the hot white coals until desired doneness, 5 to 6 minutes per side.
- Calories 240.21 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 28.37 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 4.05 g 1%
- Total Fat 12.63 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 3.99 g Moderate 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 77.06 mg High 26%
- Sodium 136.91 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.97 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 1.75 g --
- Added Sugars 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 45.74 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.25 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 458.52 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 5.38 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.79 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Grilled West African Suya Style Beef Skewers is made with 15 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic Powder, and Ginger Paste. Each serving provides about 240.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled West African Suya-Style Beef Skewers made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic Powder, Ginger Paste, Ground Allspice. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled West African Suya-Style Beef Skewers?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 240.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled West African Suya-Style Beef Skewers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Grilled West African Suya-Style Beef Skewers healthy?
- Grilled West African Suya-Style Beef Skewers has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 240.21 calories and 28.37 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 136.91 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.99 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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