Beef Suya Jollof Rice

Ingredients

• 3 cups Long grain parboiled rice
• 500 g Beef sirloin strips
• 4 tbsp Nut-free suya spice (toasted sunflower seed base)
• 3 Red bell peppers
• 2 Scotch bonnet peppers
• 1/2 cup Tomato paste
• 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 medium Red onion, sliced
• 3 cups Beef stock
• 1 tbsp Thyme and curry powder mix
• 3 pieces Bay leaves
• 2 tsp Salt and bouillon cubes

Instructions

1. 1

   Blend the red bell peppers, scotch bonnets, and one onion into a smooth puree, then boil in a pot until the water evaporates and a thick paste remains.

2. 2

   Toss the beef strips with 2 tablespoons of the nut-free suya spice and a splash of oil, then set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   In a large pot, heat oil and sauté the remaining sliced onion and tomato paste for 5-7 minutes until the paste loses its tartness.

4. 4

   Add the boiled pepper puree, thyme, curry powder, bay leaves, and bouillon to the pot, frying until the oil separates from the sauce.

5. 5

   Wash the rice thoroughly to remove excess starch, then add it to the fried sauce, stirring well to coat every grain.

6. 6

   Pour in the beef stock, cover the pot tightly with foil and a lid, and cook on low heat for 30 minutes until the rice is tender and charred at the bottom.

7. 7

   While the rice cooks, grill or pan-sear the marinated beef strips over high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until smoky and fully cooked.

8. 8

   Fluff the rice, top with the grilled beef strips, and sprinkle with the remaining suya spice and fresh red onions before serving.