Chef note
Suya spice varies wildly in heat, so taste the raw mixture by frying a small piece before committing the whole batch.
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Suya meatball skillet
Suya-Spiced Meatballs in Smoky Tomato Sauce
Grills BBQ & SuyaSuya meatball skilletServes 49 ingredients5 steps
Ingredients
500g minced beef
1 tablespoon suya spice
1 small onion, grated
1 egg
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
3 tomatoes, blended
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 roasted red pepper, blended
Oil for searing
Method
1
Mix the beef with the suya spice, onion, egg, and breadcrumbs, then roll into even meatballs.
2
Brown the meatballs in a hot pan and remove them before they fully cook through.
3
In the same pan, fry the tomato paste, blended tomatoes, and roasted pepper until the sauce thickens and darkens slightly.
4
Return the meatballs to the sauce and simmer gently until tender and fully cooked.
5
Serve with soft onions, flatbread, or a small grain side if desired.
Plating direction
Use a tight spoon of sauce under the meatballs and finish with a few raw onion petals or herbs for contrast.
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