Oven Roasted Suya Beef Strips
Tender strips of beef coated in a spicy, nutty West African peanut rub and roasted to smoky perfection.

Total
35 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Sirloin steak, sliced into thin strips
- 0.5 cup Kuli-kuli or roasted peanut powder
- 1 tablespoon Ginger powder
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 2 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Bouillon powder (beef flavor)
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Red onion, sliced for garnish(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and a wire rack.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut powder, ginger, garlic, onion powder, cayenne, paprika, bouillon, and salt to create the Yaji spice mix.
- 3
Pat the beef strips dry with paper towels and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- 4
Toss the beef strips with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil until evenly coated.
- 5
Dredge each beef strip through the Yaji spice mixture, pressing firmly so the coating adheres to all sides.
- 6
Arrange the coated beef strips in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring they do not overlap.
- 7
Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of oil over the strips and roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes.
- 8
Switch the oven to broil for the last 2 minutes to achieve a slightly charred, smoky finish.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with sliced onions and fresh tomatoes.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
385
19% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8 g |
| Fat | 21 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
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