Slow-Simmered Kenyan Beef Stew with Sukuma Wiki Greens

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

A hearty Kenyan-inspired beef stew slow-cooked with warm spices and served with sautéed sukuma wiki, a staple leafy green. This African-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 130 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cubed, vegetable oil, onion, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef chuck, cubed
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 14 oz can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 cups kale or collard greens (sukuma wiki), chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes

Dutch ovens worth buying for low-and-slow cooking → Best Dutch Ovens for 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb cubed beef chuck and brown on all sides for about 5 minutes until deeply caramelized. Remove beef and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 chopped medium onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger. Sauté over medium heat for 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp curry powder, and 1 tsp paprika, cooking for 2 minutes until the spices bloom and coat the onions.
4. Step 4: Return the browned beef to the pot. Add 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 2 cups beef broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer gently for 1 hour 30 minutes until beef is tender and sauce thickens.
5. Step 5: While stew simmers, heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 4 cups chopped kale or collard greens and sauté for 5 minutes until wilted but bright green. Season with 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes.
6. Step 6: Serve the beef stew hot with the sautéed sukuma wiki greens on the side for a balanced, traditional Kenyan meal.