Sukuma Wiki (Kenyan Braised Collard Greens and Ground Beef) Recipe

Name: Sukuma Wiki (Kenyan Braised Collard Greens and Ground Beef)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 white onion, coarsely chopped; 1 jalapeno, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seeds; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 pound ground beef; 1 bunch collard greens (about 8 leaves), stems removed, sliced into 1-inch strips; 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered; 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 white onion, coarsely chopped
1 jalapeno, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 pound ground beef
1 bunch collard greens (about 8 leaves), stems removed, sliced into 1-inch strips
8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 teaspoon lemon juice

1
Warm the olive oil in a skillet on medium heat for a minute, then add the onion.
2
Saute the onion until softened, about 4 minutes.
3
Add the chopped garlic and jalapeno and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
Add the ground beef and seasonings and cook until mostly done, about 6 minutes, stirring frequently so the ground beef doesnt clump.
5
Add the collard greens and tomatoes and saute until the collard greens are wilted, about 4 minutes.
6
Stir everything around carefully as it cooks; be sure to do this step gently to avoid mushing the tomatoes.
7
Add the lemon juice and season to taste by adding salt and pepper as needed.
8
Serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 white onion, coarsely chopped, 1 jalapeno, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Sukuma Wiki (Kenyan Braised Collard Greens and Ground Beef) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sukuma Wiki (Kenyan Braised Collard Greens and Ground Beef)

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