Nigerian Beef Suya - West African Flavours
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
Nigerian Beef Suya - West African Flavours
Description
This West African Beef Suya recipe begins by creating the signature suya spice blend from coarsely ground roasted peanuts combined with spices including ginger, black and white pepper, onion and garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and nutmeg. Careful blending ensures a coarse powder rather than peanut butter, preserving texture. The beef slices are brushed with groundnut oil to bind the spice mix effectively.
The meat is then grilled or barbecued for up to 15 minutes, turning halfway, until cooked through and slightly charred. The result is tender beef slices with a flavorful crust from the suya powder. The combination of spices and peanuts creates a spicy, nutty, and aromatic profile typical of Nigerian street food.
The beef is served with thinly sliced red onions, shredded cabbage, chopped tomatoes, and fried plantains, which add freshness, crunch, acidity, and sweetness, complementing the savory meat. This balance adds varied textures and flavors to the dish.
Ingredients
- 100 g (3.5oz) peanuts roasted
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp black pepper ground
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- salt
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 250 g (8.8oz) beef sirloin steak or venison steak, finely sliced
- 2 tbsp groundnut oil
To serve:
- red onion thinly sliced
- cabbage shredded
- tomato chopped
- plantain fried
Instructions
- Add the peanuts, ginger, black pepper, white pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and nutmeg to a blender and blend for a minute or so until it forms a coarse powder. Careful not to blend too much to avoid the peanuts turning into peanut butter. Transfer the suya powder onto a flat surface and spread it out.
- Brush the beef slices with the oil, and dab both sides of the meat sliced in the suya powder so that they are well coated.
- Pre heat the grill (or barbeque), and grill the meat for up to 15 mins (or until done), making sure to turn the meat half way through cooking.
- Serve the meat warm, topped with the onion, cabbage, tomatoes and plantains.
Notes
- Blend peanuts and spices just enough to create a coarse powder, avoiding turning the peanuts into peanut butter.
- Brush the beef slices with groundnut oil to help the suya spice adhere evenly before grilling.
- Grill the meat until cooked through with a slight char, about 15 minutes, turning halfway.
- Serve with fresh red onion, shredded cabbage, chopped tomatoes, and fried plantains for authentic accompaniment.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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