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Kenyan Braised Collard Greens and Ground Beef

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 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings (about 6 cups)
Calories: 263 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 white onion (coarsely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 Jalapeño (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

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

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/2 cups Calories 263kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 377mg (16%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings (about 6 cups)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 263

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/2 cups
Calories 263kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 377mg 16%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.