Mnandi Pies’ Zimbabwean-Style Beef and Kale

Chirowamhangu says the filling is a take on a popular Zimbabwean main of beef and kale stew thickened with tomatoes. “It’s delicious on its own, but so much better in a pie,” she says.

2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil

1 lb (450 g) stewing beef, cut into small pieces

½ tsp (2 mL) each ground coriander, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, brown sugar

1 minced garlic clove

Salt and pepper to taste

½ yellow onion, finely chopped

1 diced small tomato

4 cups (1L) finely chopped kale leaves

½ cup (125 mL) water

1 ½ tsp (7 mL) all-purpose flour

½ tsp (2 mL) Worcestershire sauce

2 sheets 10x10-inch store-bought puff pastry, defrosted and chilled

1 large egg, beaten

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