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Grilled West African Suya-Style Beef Skewers

Grilled West African Suya-Style Beef Skewers deliver juicy, char-kissed bites with a rich peanut backbone and warm notes of allspice, smoked paprika, and cayenne. The balance of heat and nuttiness makes each piece deeply flavorful and satisfying. Serve for a backyard cookout, game day spread, or a vibrant weeknight dinner with fresh veggies and flatbread.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook10 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyMedium
Grilled West African Suya-Style Beef Skewers
  1. 1

    In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, grated onion, tomato paste, olive oil, salt, paprika, allspice, garlic powder, cayenne, black pepper, and powdered ginger. Stir until well blended.

  2. 2

    Add the steak pieces to the marinade bowl and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate to marinate for about 2 hours.

  3. 3

    Preheat an outdoor grill with coal to high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  4. 4

    Thread the marinated steak pieces onto large metal skewers.

  5. 5

    Grill over the hot white coals until your preferred doneness, 5 to 6 minutes per side.