Kenyan braised collard greens and ground beef, also known as Sukuma Wiki, is quick and super easy to make.
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Kenyan Braised Collard Greens and Ground Beef

"Experience the delightful flavors of Sukuma Wiki, a traditional Kenyan dish featuring sautéed collard greens and ground beef. This recipe is not only simple and fast to prepare but also satisfies your desire for an exciting meal crafted from everyday ingredients."

Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings
4 servings (about 6 cups)
Calories
263
AmericanTotal: 30 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 white onion
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 bunch
  • 15 grape tomatoes
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 jalapeno

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.

  2. 2

    Introduce the chopped onion and cook until it becomes tender, which should take approximately 4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Incorporate the minced garlic and diced jalapeño, sautéing for about 1 minute until they release their aroma.

  4. 4

    Add the ground beef along with the spices, cooking until it is well browned, which will take around 6 to 8 minutes.

  5. 5

    Mix in the collard greens and diced tomatoes, stirring until the greens are wilted, roughly 4 minutes.

  6. 6

    Gently mix all the ingredients as they cook, taking care not to break down the tomatoes.

  7. 7

    Drizzle in the lemon juice, adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to your liking, and then serve hot.

Nutrition Information

263
Calories
27g
Protein
11g
Carbs
12g
Fat
4g
Sat. Fat
377mg
Sodium
* Nutrition information is per serving (1 1/2 cups)

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