Malawian-Style Beef Pies by Thehalfricanfoodie

Ingredients

• 500g (1.1 lb) ground beef
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Sauté the onion in a pan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
3. Add the ground beef to the pan, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 8-10 minutes until browned.
4. Stir in the garlic, curry powder, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper; cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Remove the filling from heat and allow it to cool slightly before assembling.
6. Cut each sheet of puff pastry into 4 squares; place a spoonful of beef mixture in the center of each.
7. Fold the pastry over to form a triangle or rectangle, pressing the edges firmly with a fork to seal
8. Brush the tops of the pies with the beaten egg and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed.