West-African Beef Skewers

Name: West-African Beef Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Beef; Chickpeas; Free-Range Beef Rump; Fresh Coriander; Fresh Ginger; Garlic Clove; Garlic Cloves; Low Fat Yoghurt Plain; Low Fat Yoghurt Plain 90ml; Nomu African Rub; Onion; Onions; Suya Paste; Tomato; Tomatoes; Whole Wheat Roti; Whole Wheat Rotis; Wooden Skewers; Yoghurt

Once you’ve tried these nutty, smoky beef skewers, you’ll understand why it’s a West-African favourite. Sided with a roasted veggie & chickpea medley and soft, flaky roti to mop up all that yummy goodness. A dollop of creamy yoghurt completes this elevated street food dish.

West-African Beef Skewers

with a warmed roti, roasted chickpeas & yoghurt

4.8

58 reviews

Hands on Time: 15 - 30 minutes

Overall Time: 30 - 35 minutes

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Ingredients:

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Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
Salt & Pepper
Water
Tinfoil

Serves 1

THAT OVEN-BAKED TASTE
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Place the Onion wedges and the Tomato wedges on a roasting tray. Coat in ⅓ of the rub, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Roast in the hot oven until cooked through and golden, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway). In a bowl, combine the drained Chickpeas, ⅓ of the remaining rub, and a drizzle of oil. Set aside.
PREP STEP
While the veg are roasting, cut the Beef/" title="View all our recipes with Beef at eCook">Beef into bite-sized chunks. Peel and grate the garlic and the ginger. Rinse and pick the coriander.
THE DELISH PART OF THE DISH
In a bowl, combine the Beef/" title="View all our recipes with Beef at eCook">Beef rump chunks, Suya Paste, grated garlic, grated ginger, the remaining rub, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. If too thick, add water or oil in 5ml increments until a Yoghurt consistency.
READY THE ROTIS
When the roast has 12-15 minutes to go, add the dressed Chickpeas to the roast, and return to the oven for the remaining time. Place a pan over a medium heat. When hot, warm the roti until heated through and lightly toasted, 30-60 seconds per side. Alternatively, heat it on a plate in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.
STICK ‘EM UP
Thread the marinated Beef/" title="View all our recipes with Beef at eCook">Beef chunks onto each skewer, making sure they are secure. Return the pan to a medium-high heat. When hot, fry the skewers until browned and cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, cover in tinfoil, and leave to rest for at least 5 minutes.
SUYA WANT MORE?
Plate up the Beef/" title="View all our recipes with Beef at eCook">Beef skewers. Serve alongside the warmed roti and roasted veg and Chickpeas. Side with the Yoghurt. Sprinkle over the picked coriander. Yum!

Onion - 1
Tomato - 1
Nomu African Rub - 5ml
Chickpeas - 60g
Beef/" title="View all our recipes with Beef at eCook">Beef/free-range-beef-rump/" title="View all our recipes with Free-Range Beef Rump at eCook">Free-Range Beef Rump - 160g
Garlic Clove - 1
Fresh Ginger - 10g
Fresh Coriander - 4g
Suya Paste - 35ml
Whole Wheat Roti - 1
Wooden Skewers - 2
Yoghurt - 1

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Serves 2

THAT OVEN-BAKED TASTE
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Place the Onion wedges and the Tomato wedges on a roasting tray. Coat in ⅓ of the rub, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Roast in the hot oven until cooked through and golden, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway). In a bowl, combine the drained Chickpeas, ⅓ of the remaining rub, and a drizzle of oil. Set aside.
PREP STEP
While the veg are roasting, cut the Beef/" title="View all our recipes with Beef at eCook">Beef into bite-sized chunks. Peel and grate the garlic and the ginger. Rinse and pick the coriander.
THE DELISH PART OF THE DISH
In a bowl, combine the Beef/" title="View all our recipes with Beef at eCook">Beef rump chunks, Suya Paste, grated garlic, grated ginger, the remaining rub, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. If too thick, add water or oil in 5ml increments until a Yoghurt consistency.
READY THE ROTIS
When the roast has 12-15 minutes to go, add the dressed Chickpeas to the roast, and return to the oven for the remaining time. Place a pan over a medium heat. When hot, warm the rotis until heated through and lightly toasted, 30-60 seconds per side. Alternatively, spread them out on a plate in a single layer and heat up in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. Alternatively, heat up in the oven for 2-3 minutes. Once heated, stack on a plate and cover with a tea towel to keep warm.
STICK ‘EM UP
Thread the marinated Beef/" title="View all our recipes with Beef at eCook">Beef chunks onto each skewer, making sure they are secure. Return the pan to a medium-high heat. When hot, fry the skewers until browned and cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, cover in tinfoil, and leave to rest for at least 5 minutes.
SUYA WANT MORE?
Plate up the Beef/" title="View all our recipes with Beef at eCook">Beef skewers. Serve alongside the warmed rotis and roasted veg and Chickpeas. Side with the Yoghurt. Sprinkle over the picked coriander. Yum!

Onion - 1
Tomatoes - 2
Nomu African Rub - 10ml
Chickpeas - 120g
Beef/" title="View all our recipes with Beef at eCook">Beef/free-range-beef-rump/" title="View all our recipes with Free-Range Beef Rump at eCook">Free-Range Beef Rump - 320g
Garlic Clove - 1
Fresh Ginger - 20g
Fresh Coriander - 8g
Suya Paste - 70ml
Whole Wheat Rotis - 2
Wooden Skewers - 4
Yoghurt - 1

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Serves 3

THAT OVEN-BAKED TASTE
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Place the Onion wedges and the Tomato wedges on a roasting tray. Coat in ⅓ of the rub, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Roast in the hot oven until cooked through and golden, 25-30 minutes (shifting occasionally). In a bowl, combine the drained Chickpeas, ⅓ of the remaining rub, and a drizzle of oil. Set aside.
PREP STEP
While the veg are roasting, cut the Beef/" title="View all our recipes with Beef at eCook">Beef into bite-sized chunks. Peel and grate the garlic and the ginger. Rinse and pick the coriander.
THE DELISH PART OF THE DISH
In a bowl, combine the Beef/" title="View all our recipes with Beef at eCook">Beef rump chunks, Suya Paste, grated garlic, grated ginger, the remaining rub, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. If too thick, add water or oil in 5ml increments until a Yoghurt consistency.
READY THE ROTIS
When the roast has 12-15 minutes to go, add the dressed Chickpeas to the roast, and return to the oven for the remaining time. Place a pan over a medium heat. When hot, warm the rotis until heated through and lightly toasted, 30-60 seconds per side. Alternatively, spread them out on a plate in a single layer and heat up in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. Alternatively, heat up in the oven for 2-3 minutes. Once heated, stack on a plate and cover with a tea towel to keep warm.
STICK ‘EM UP
Thread the marinated Beef/" title="View all our recipes with Beef at eCook">Beef chunks onto each skewer, making sure they are secure. Return the pan to a medium-high heat. When hot, fry the skewers until browned and cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, cover in tinfoil, and leave to rest for at least 5 minutes.
SUYA WANT MORE?
Plate up the Beef/" title="View all our recipes with Beef at eCook">Beef skewers. Serve alongside the warmed rotis and roasted veg and Chickpeas. Side with the Yoghurt. Sprinkle over the picked coriander. Yum!

Onions - 2
Tomatoes - 3
Nomu African Rub - 15ml
Chickpeas - 180g
Beef/" title="View all our recipes with Beef at eCook">Beef/free-range-beef-rump/" title="View all our recipes with Free-Range Beef Rump at eCook">Free-Range Beef Rump - 480g
Garlic Cloves - 2
Fresh Ginger - 30g
Fresh Coriander - 12g
Suya Paste - 110ml
Whole Wheat Rotis - 3
Wooden Skewers - 6
Yoghurt-plain-90ml/" title="View all our recipes with Low Fat Yoghurt Plain 90ml at eCook">Low Fat Yoghurt Plain 90ml - 1

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Serves 4

THAT OVEN-BAKED TASTE
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Place the Onion wedges and the Tomato wedges on a roasting tray. Coat in ⅓ of the rub, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Roast in the hot oven until cooked through and golden, 25-30 minutes (shifting occasionally). In a bowl, combine the drained Chickpeas, ⅓ of the remaining rub, and a drizzle of oil. Set aside.
PREP STEP
While the veg are roasting, cut the Beef/" title="View all our recipes with Beef at eCook">Beef into bite-sized chunks. Peel and grate the garlic and the ginger. Rinse and pick the coriander.
THE DELISH PART OF THE DISH
In a bowl, combine the Beef/" title="View all our recipes with Beef at eCook">Beef rump chunks, Suya Paste, grated garlic, grated ginger, the remaining rub, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. If too thick, add water or oil in 5ml increments until a Yoghurt consistency.
READY THE ROTIS
When the roast has 12-15 minutes to go, add the dressed Chickpeas to the roast, and return to the oven for the remaining time. Place a pan over a medium heat. When hot, warm the rotis until heated through and lightly toasted, 30-60 seconds per side. Alternatively, spread them out on a plate in a single layer and heat up in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. Alternatively, heat up in the oven for 2-3 minutes. Once heated, stack on a plate and cover with a tea towel to keep warm.
STICK ‘EM UP
Thread the marinated Beef/" title="View all our recipes with Beef at eCook">Beef chunks onto each skewer, making sure they are secure. Return the pan to a medium-high heat. When hot, fry the skewers until browned and cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, cover in tinfoil, and leave to rest for at least 5 minutes.
SUYA WANT MORE?
Plate up the Beef/" title="View all our recipes with Beef at eCook">Beef skewers. Serve alongside the warmed rotis and roasted veg and Chickpeas. Side with the Yoghurt. Sprinkle over the picked coriander. Yum!

Onions - 2
Tomatoes - 4
Nomu African Rub - 20ml
Chickpeas - 240g
Beef/" title="View all our recipes with Beef at eCook">Beef/free-range-beef-rump/" title="View all our recipes with Free-Range Beef Rump at eCook">Free-Range Beef Rump - 640g
Garlic Cloves - 2
Fresh Ginger - 40g
Fresh Coriander - 15g
Suya Paste - 150ml
Whole Wheat Rotis - 4
Wooden Skewers - 8
Yoghurt-plain/" title="View all our recipes with Low Fat Yoghurt Plain at eCook">Low Fat Yoghurt Plain - 1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for West-African Beef Skewers?

The preparation time for West-African Beef Skewers with a warmed roti, roasted chickpeas & yoghurt is between 15 and 30 minutes.

What is the total time required to make West-African Beef Skewers with a warmed roti, roasted chickpeas & yoghurt?

The total time required to make West-African Beef Skewers with a warmed roti, roasted chickpeas & yoghurt is between 30 and 35 minutes.

How many servings does West-African Beef Skewers provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in West-African Beef Skewers?

Beef, Chickpeas, Free-Range Beef Rump, Fresh Coriander, Fresh Ginger, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Low Fat Yoghurt Plain, Low Fat Yoghurt Plain 90ml, Nomu African Rub, Onion, Onions, Suya Paste, Tomato, Tomatoes, Whole Wheat Roti, Whole Wheat Rotis, Wooden Skewers, Yoghurt

What is the nutritional information of West-African Beef Skewers?

Calories: 889, Carbs: 74 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 55 grams, Sugar: 17.9 grams, Salt: 960 grams

How do I prepare West-African Beef Skewers?

SUYA WANT MORE?: Plate up the beef skewers. Serve alongside the warmed rotis and roasted veg and chickpeas. Side with the yoghurt. Sprinkle over the picked coriander. Yum! STICK ‘EM UP: Thread the marinated beef chunks onto each skewer, making sure they are secure. Return the pan to a medium-high heat. When hot, fry the skewers until browned and cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, cover in tinfoil, and leave to rest for at least 5 minutes. PREP STEP: While the veg are roasting, cut the beef into bite-sized chunks. Peel and grate the garlic and the ginger. Rinse and pick the coriander. THE DELISH PART OF THE DISH: In a bowl, combine the beef rump chunks, suya paste, grated garlic, grated ginger, the remaining rub, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. If too thick, add water or oil in 5ml increments until a yoghurt consistency. THAT OVEN-BAKED TASTE: Preheat the oven to 220°C. Place the onion wedges and the tomato wedges on a roasting tray. Coat in ⅓ of the rub, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Roast in the hot oven until cooked through and golden, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway). In a bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, ⅓ of the remaining rub, and a drizzle of oil. Set aside. READY THE ROTIS: When the roast has 12-15 minutes to go, add the dressed chickpeas to the roast, and return to the oven for the remaining time. Place a pan over a medium heat. When hot, warm the rotis until heated through and lightly toasted, 30-60 seconds per side. Alternatively, spread them out on a plate in a single layer and heat up in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. Alternatively, heat up in the oven for 2-3 minutes. Once heated, stack on a plate and cover with a tea towel to keep warm.