Nigerian · beginner
Nigerian Suya Spiced Beef Ribeye Skillet
Thinly sliced beef sirloin tossed in a fragrant, nutty yaji spice rub and seared with crisp bell peppers and sweet red onions.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 15 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut flour, ground ginger, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt to create the quick yaji spice mixture.
- 02
Toss the sliced beef strips in 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil, then dredge thoroughly in the spice mixture until evenly coated.
- 03
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a heavy cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking hot.
- 04
Add the coated beef strips in a single layer and sear for 2 to 3 minutes without moving to develop a dark, aromatic crust. Flip and cook for another 1 minute, then transfer beef to a plate.
- 05
Add the remaining vegetable oil to the hot skillet, then toss in the sliced bell pepper and red onion. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes until softened yet crisp at the edges.
- 06
Return the seared beef to the skillet, stir well to combine with the vegetables for 1 minute until warmed through, and remove from heat immediately.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Yaji Dry Crusting
Coating high-heat seared meats in ground roasted peanuts and dry spices to build a aromatic caramelized crust.
Notes from the kitchen
- Do not crowd the skillet when searing the beef; cook in two batches if necessary to maintain high heat and prevent steaming.
- Adjust cayenne quantity according to heat preference.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Nigerian; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.