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

Kenyan Braised Collard Greens and Ground Beef

4.87 from 38 votes
Kenyan braised collard greens and ground beef, also known as Sukuma Wiki, is quick and SUPER easy to make – perfect for when you're craving something a little more exotic with pretty common ingredients.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings (about 6 cups)
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 white onion (coarsely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 jalapeno (seeded and chopped)
  • 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
  • 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 (8 leaves collard greens, stems removed sliced into 1-inch srips)
  • 15 grape tomatoes (quartered)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and saute until soft, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and jalapeño and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the ground beef and seasonings and cook browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the collard greens and tomatoes and saute until wilted, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir everything gently as it cooks, careful not to mush the tomatoes.
  • Add the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 11/2 cups, Calories: 263kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 70mg, Sodium: 377mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 1g
- WW Points: 0