Healthy Regional Recipes Healthy Latin American Recipes Healthy Mexican Recipes Healthy Taco Recipes Beef Suya Tacos 4.0 (1) 1 Review Suya, grilled skewers of thinly sliced meat spiced with ground peanuts, ginger and chiles, originated with the Hausa and Fulani people in northern Nigeria, but they are now a popular street food, wrapped in newspaper to go, throughout the country. Nigerian American chef Simileoluwa Adebajo, owner of Èkó Kitchen in San Francisco, created this dish one day when she sliced suya hot off the grill and placed them in fresh tortillas made by a friend with a cooking school in Mexico. For the best flavor, Adebajo recommends making your own tortillas, but here we use store-bought for simplicity. By Simileoluwa Adebajo Simileoluwa Adebajo Simileoluwa is one of the industry's most trusted experts on Nigerian food. She has worked in the culinary space for 4 years and cooked Nigerian food her whole life, leaning on her grandmothers' recipes for inspiration. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 18, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. 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Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Photographer: Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 9 Nutrition Profile: Healthy Pregnancy Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 pounds beef chuck roll or rib-eye steak, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 cup suya spice plus 2 tablespoons, divided (see Tip) 1 tablespoon granulated onion 1 tablespoon granulated garlic 1 teaspoon Cameroon pepper (see Tip) 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup roasted peanut oil ¾ cup sour cream 1 tablespoon lemon juice 18 corn tortillas, warmed 1 cup thinly sliced cabbage 2 large plum tomatoes, diced ½ large red onion, diced ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro Directions Place beef in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with 1 cup suya spice, granulated onion, granulated garlic, Cameroon pepper and salt. Add oil and massage the mixture into the beef with your hands. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 12 hours. Preheat grill to medium-high or preheat broiler. (If broiling, put a baking sheet on the top rack to heat for 5 minutes.) Whisk sour cream, lemon juice and the remaining 2 tablespoons suya spice in a small bowl. Add water, if needed, to thin to a sauce-like consistency. Grill or broil the beef until lightly charred, 4 to 8 minutes. (If grilling, flip the beef halfway.) Let rest for 5 minutes. Cut the beef into bite-size pieces. Serve the beef in tortillas with the sauce, cabbage, tomatoes, onion and cilantro. To make ahead Marinate beef (Step 1) for up to 12 hours. Tips Suya spice, which usually includes hot peppers, paprika, ginger and ground peanuts, is often used on skewered beef or chicken. The spicy skewered meat is generally referred to as suya throughout West African countries. Cameroon pepper is made by grinding fiery dried Scotch bonnet chiles. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, May 2022 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 368 Calories 19g Fat 29g Carbs 24g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 9 Serving Size 2 tacos Calories 368 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 29g 11% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 2g Protein 24g 48% Total Fat 19g 24% Saturated Fat 6g 30% Cholesterol 74mg 25% Vitamin A 454IU 9% Vitamin C 10mg 11% Vitamin D 5IU 1% Vitamin E 1mg 4% Folate 109mcg 27% Vitamin K 12mcg 10% Sodium 118mg 5% Calcium 126mg 10% Iron 3mg 17% Magnesium 55mg 13% Potassium 362mg 8% Zinc 5mg 45% Vitamin B12 1mcg 42% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. 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