Total Steps
18
Ingredients
19
Tools Needed
13
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- 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
Step 1
Sift the flour, turmeric and salt into a large bowl.
Step 2
Cut in the shortening and margarine until butter is the size of small peas.
Step 3
Add the cold water a little at a time to make a stiff dough.
Step 4
Lightly flour a wooden cutting board or your countertop and roll out the dough until about 1/8-inch thick.
Step 5
Cut out 8-inch circles.
Step 6
Cover with a damp cloth until ready to use.
Step 7
In a heavy skillet with a cover, heat the oil and sauté the onion and Scotch Bonnet pepper until translucent.
Step 8
Add the ground beef, salt, pepper, curry powder, jerk seasoning and thyme and mix well.
Step 9
Cook the meat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 10
Add the breadcrumbs and stock and combine all the ingredients well. Cover the skillet and simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 11
When all the liquids have been absorbed, the filling is ready.
Step 12
Remove the skillet from the stove and preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 13
Uncover the dough circles and place 2 to 3 tablespoons of filling on half of each.
Step 14
Moisten the edges of the dough with water and fold the dough circle over the meat filling.
Step 15
Press the edges closed gently with a fork.
Step 16
Lightly brush the pastry with a mixture of the egg and water.
Step 17
Bake on a lightly greased baking sheet for 30 to 40 minutes or until the patties are golden brown.
Step 18
Serve hot.