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Ghanaian Kyinkyinga Spiced Beef Skillet

Name: Ghanaian Kyinkyinga Spiced Beef Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ghanaian
Ingredients: 500 g halal beef sirloin, sliced into thin strips; 3 tbsp roasted peanuts, finely ground into powder; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 large red onion, sliced; 1 large red bell pepper, sliced

A vibrant Ghanaian street-food inspired skillet meal featuring tender beef strips coated in aromatic roasted peanut and ginger spice mix sautéed with crisp peppers and sweet onions.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min

Technique to learn

Dry Spice-Nut Rub Searing

Coating thinly sliced beef strips in a nut-and-spice powder before quick searing locks in moisture while creating a deeply flavorful crisp crust.

Instructions

Step 1: Whisk together ground peanuts, ground ginger, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and half a teaspoon of salt in a small bowl to form the kyinkyinga spice blend.
Step 2: Toss the sliced beef with two-thirds of the spice blend in a mixing bowl until all pieces are evenly coated.

Step 3: Heat one tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering.

Step 4: Add coated beef in a single layer and sear undisturbed for two minutes, then stir-fry for one additional minute until browned; transfer beef to a plate.

Step 5: Heat remaining oil in the same skillet and sauté sliced red onion and bell pepper for three minutes until crisp-tender.

Step 6: Return cooked beef and accumulated juices to the skillet, sprinkle with remaining spice blend, and toss over high heat for one minute before serving.

Cooking tips

Pre-grinding salted roasted peanuts in a spice grinder creates an authentic suya coating texture without extra work.
Avoid overcrowding the skillet during step 4 so the beef sears quickly rather than steaming.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Ghanaian; 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.

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