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Jamaican Beef Patties

Name: Jamaican Beef Patties
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 100 min
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: 4 cups plain flour; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp curry powder; 250g butter; 1 cup water; 900g minced beef; 1 tsp allspice; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbs vegetable oil; 1 cup onions; red pepper, ground, Ground; 2 tsp ground garlic, ground; 1 tbs thyme; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 tbs tomato ketchup; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup onions; 1 beaten egg, beaten; 1 tbs water; 1/4 cup water; turmeric, as needed; shortening, as needed

Golden, flaky Jamaican-style pastry patties filled with warmly spiced beef and baked until crisp.

1 hr 40 min
580 kcal
Jamaican

Mellowpan tip: Makes 10 servings, plenty to share.

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Ingredients

For 10 servings

Steps

Step 1:
Make the pastry dough.
Step 2:
In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and turmeric thoroughly.
Step 3:
Rub the shortening into the flour until small pieces are completely coated with flour.
Step 4:
Pour in 1/2 cup of the ice water and mix with your hands to bring the dough together.
Step 5:
Continue adding ice water 2 to 3 tablespoons at a time until the mixture forms a dough.
Step 6:
Cut the dough into 2 large pieces, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes; alternatively, divide it into 10 to 12 equal pieces, cover securely, and chill for 30 minutes while making the filling.
30 min
Step 7:
Make the filling by adding the ground beef to a large bowl.
Step 8:
Sprinkle the beef with allspice and black pepper, mix, and set aside.
Step 9:
Heat the oil in a skillet until hot.
Step 10:
Add the onions and sauté until translucent.
Step 11:
Add the hot pepper, garlic, and thyme; sauté for 1 more minute, then add 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Step 12:
Add the seasoned ground beef, breaking up any clumps, and cook until the meat is no longer pink.
Step 13:
Add the ketchup and more salt to taste.
Step 14:
Pour in 2 cups water, stir, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated and the remainder is a thick sauce.
Step 15:
Fold in the green onions, remove from the heat, and cool completely.
Step 16:
Beat the egg and water together to make an egg wash; set aside.
Step 17:
To use the first shaping method, flour the work surface and rolling pin, roll one large dough piece into a very large circle, and use a wide-rimmed bowl, about 5 inches, to cut out three circles.
Step 18:
Place about 3 heaping tablespoons filling on one half of each circle, moisten the edges with water, fold over, and press to seal.
Step 19:
Crimp the edges with a fork, trim any excess, and place the patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet; continue until all the dough is rolled and filled.
Step 20:
To use the second shaping method, roll one pre-cut dough piece at a time on a floured surface into a 5-inch circle or slightly larger.
Step 21:
Place 3 heaping tablespoons filling on one side, moisten the edges with water, fold over, and press to seal.
Step 22:
Crimp the edges with a fork, trim any excess, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet; continue until all the dough is rolled and filled.
Step 23:
Refrigerate the pans of formed patties while heating the oven to 350 F.
Step 24:
Brush the patties with egg wash just before placing them in the oven.
Step 25:
Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
30 min
Step 26:
Cool on wire racks and serve warm.