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Faux Jamaican Beef Patties

arlene
50 minutes
8 patties
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Total Steps

18

Ingredients

19

Tools Needed

13

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 tablespoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 cup cold shortening
  • 1/4 cup cold margarine
  • 3/4 cup ice cold water
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 small white onion, diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Scotch Bonnet pepper, diced
  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder (mild or hot)
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme (dried or fresh)
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup beef or chicken stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon jerk seasoning (mild or hot)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

1

Step 1

Sift the flour, turmeric and salt into a large bowl.

2

Step 2

Cut in the shortening and margarine until butter is the size of small peas.

3

Step 3

Add the cold water a little at a time to make a stiff dough.

4

Step 4

Lightly flour a wooden cutting board or your countertop and roll out the dough until about 1/8-inch thick.

5

Step 5

Cut out 8-inch circles.

6

Step 6

Cover with a damp cloth until ready to use.

7

Step 7

In a heavy skillet with a cover, heat the oil and sauté the onion and Scotch Bonnet pepper until translucent.

8

Step 8

Add the ground beef, salt, pepper, curry powder, jerk seasoning and thyme and mix well.

9

Step 9

10 minutes

Cook the meat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

10

Step 10

10 to 15 minutes

Add the breadcrumbs and stock and combine all the ingredients well. Cover the skillet and simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

11

Step 11

When all the liquids have been absorbed, the filling is ready.

12

Step 12

Remove the skillet from the stove and preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

13

Step 13

Uncover the dough circles and place 2 to 3 tablespoons of filling on half of each.

14

Step 14

Moisten the edges of the dough with water and fold the dough circle over the meat filling.

15

Step 15

Press the edges closed gently with a fork.

16

Step 16

Lightly brush the pastry with a mixture of the egg and water.

17

Step 17

30 to 40 minutes

Bake on a lightly greased baking sheet for 30 to 40 minutes or until the patties are golden brown.

18

Step 18

Serve hot.

Tools & Equipment

sifter
large bowl
pastry blender
wooden cutting board or countertop
rolling pin
8-inch round cutter
heavy skillet with cover
knife
spatula or spoon
oven
fork
pastry brush
baking sheet

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