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Curry Beef Satay Skewers

Tender beef smothered in a spicy, flavorful curry peanut sauce or groundnut blend and grilled to perfection. 
Course Appetiser
Cuisine African
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12
Calories 162kcal
Author Imma

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon (5g) garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon (7g) onion powder
  • teaspoons (3-4g) smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon (6g) white pepper
  • ½-1 tablespoon (3-7g) cayenne (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon (10g) chicken bouillon
  • 1-2 tablespoons (7-14g) curry powder
  • ¼ cup (30g) roasted groundnuts or peanut butter
  • 2 pounds (900g) beef sirloin
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil to drizzle on the meat
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Soak the skewers for 20-30 minutes, totally submerged in water, before using them. That prevents the skewers from burning. Skip this part if cooking them on the stovetop.
  • Mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, white pepper, cayenne pepper, bouillon powder, and curry powder in a medium bowl. Place it on a plate, and set aside.
  • Grind the roasted groundnuts in a coffee grinder with skin on until finely crushed. Add the ground peanuts to the spice mixture. Or skip this part and use natural peanut butter (no sugar added).
  • Pat the beef dry with a paper towel. You want completely dry steak before seasoning and cooking. Slice the steak into diagonal medium-thin slices.
  • Thread the steak slices onto the skewers about 4 per skewer, ensuring the skewer is covered with slices of meat.
  • Rub the skewered steak slices with the spice mixture on both sides.
  • Place a grill pan over medium heat and brush it with oil to prevent the meat from sticking. Grill the curry beef satays on each side for 3-5 minutes until nicely seared and cooked through.
  • Serve warm with African pepper sauce.

Notes

  • Sirloin, chuck roast, and rib-eye roast are best for skewered meat. 
  • When selecting meat, select those that are tender, fatty, and beefy and you can easily cut into uniform shapes. 
  •  Eliminate cayenne pepper if making for kids.
  •  You can make this with or without ground peanuts or peanut butter. Tossing maybe ginger? Thyme?  Using fresh ingredients to give it a personal touch.  Feel free to experiment.
  • Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.
     

Nutrition

Serving: 1satay | Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 572IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg