Name: Quick Savory Beef Sukuma Wiki Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 large red onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 2 medium tomatoes, diced; 1 bunch collard greens (about 12 oz), stems removed and thinly sliced; 1/2 cup beef broth; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

This quick savory beef Sukuma Wiki recipe is ready in just 35 minutes and makes for a healthy, high-protein weeknight dinner. Sautéed collard greens are tossed with tender ground beef, aromatic spices, and juicy tomatoes for a rich flavor profile. Serve this comforting East African staple hot alongside warm ugali or flatbread for a complete, satisfying meal.

Instructions

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Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chopped red onion and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until soft and translucent.

Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, and ground coriander to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the spices are highly fragrant and the garlic is lightly golden.

Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until the beef is fully browned and no pink remains.

Stir in the diced tomatoes and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes until the tomatoes soften and begin to release their juices.

Add the thinly sliced collard greens to the pan in batches, tossing gently to coat them with the beef and tomato mixture. Pour in the beef broth, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the skillet.

Steam the greens for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but still vibrant green. Stir in the fresh lemon juice just before turning off the heat to brighten the flavors, and serve immediately alongside warm ugali or rice.