Beef Suya Skewers with Tomato Onion Salad

Beef suya skewers coated in West African yaji spice, grilled until tender, and served with a fresh tomato, red onion, lime, and cilantro salad.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 10 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Grill

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb sirloin steak
• 2 tbsp yaji suya spice
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 1 small red onion
• 1 whole lime
• 2 tbsp cilantro
• 0.5 tsp kosher salt

Cooking instructions

1. Cut the sirloin into 1-inch cubes. Toss the beef with oil and yaji spice until evenly coated. (about 5 min)
2. Thread the seasoned beef onto six skewers, leaving small spaces between pieces. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes first. (about 5 min)
3. Heat an outdoor grill to medium-high, about 400°F. Grill the skewers for 3 to 4 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until the thickest pieces reach 145°F. (about 8 min) — 400°F
4. Transfer the skewers to a clean plate and rest for 3 minutes. (about 3 min)
5. Dice the tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, chop the cilantro, and juice the lime. Toss with salt until combined. (about 7 min)
6. Serve the suya skewers with the tomato onion salad. (about 1 min)