Slow-Cooked Kenyan Beef Stew with Sukuma Wiki Greens

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-27 · Updated 2026-05-27

A hearty Kenyan-inspired beef stew slow-cooked with traditional sukuma wiki (collard greens) and rich spices for a comforting meal. This African-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 140 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cubed, vegetable oil, onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds beef chuck, cubed
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 4 cups sukuma wiki (collard greens), chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 pounds cubed beef chuck and brown on all sides for about 5-6 minutes, then remove beef and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen the flavor. Add 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 2 cups beef broth, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1.5 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Mix well.
4. Step 4: Return the browned beef to the pot and add 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.
5. Step 5: Add 4 cups chopped sukuma wiki (collard greens) to the stew, stirring well. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes until the greens are wilted and tender.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro. Serve hot with ugali or rice.