One-Pot Kenyan Collard Greens and Ground Beef Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

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A savory one-pot stew featuring ground beef and collard greens simmered in a spiced tomato broth, perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner. This Ethiopian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs ground beef, collard greens, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 370 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
10 oz, chopped collard greens
1 medium, chopped onion
4 cloves, minced garlic
14 oz canned diced tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium chopped onion and 4 cloves minced garlic, sautéing for 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, cooking for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Step 4: Add 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 1 tbsp tomato paste, and 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth, stirring well to combine.
Step 5: Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add 10 oz chopped collard greens. Cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes until the greens are tender and the stew thickens.
Step 6: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve hot.