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Kenyan Braised Collard Greens and Ground Beef
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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
mins
Cook Time:
15
minutes
mins
Total Time:
30
minutes
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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:
1
1/2 cups
,
Calories:
263
kcal
,
Carbohydrates:
11
g
,
Protein:
27
g
,
Fat:
12
g
,
Saturated Fat:
4
g
,
Cholesterol:
70
mg
,
Sodium:
377
mg
,
Fiber:
6
g
,
Sugar:
1
g
- WW Points:
6