
Jamaican Beef Patties
Alright, folks, let's talk about Jamaican Beef Patties! Get ready for a flavor explosion in your mouth with this spicy minced beef wrapped in a delicious golden crust. Trust me, it's a party in your mouth! Now, as you're making the pastry dough with flour, salt, and turmeric, here's a little tip from me: don't overwork the dough! I once got so carried away with kneading that my patties turned out tough as hockey pucks. Learn from my mistake and just mix until it comes together. And speaking of mistakes, let me tell you about the time I accidentally used cinnamon instead of allspice. Let's just say it was not a taste sensation. So, always double-check your spices, folks! As you're rubbing in the shortening, remember to keep those small pieces intact. It's like making a flaky crust masterpiece! And when you're frying the patties, don't overcrowd the pan. Give them some space to crisp up nicely. So, there you have it, a little piece of Jamaica in every bite. Enjoy making these patties, and remember, a little spice makes everything nice!
Ingredients
- Plain Flour4 cups
- Salt1 tsp
- Curry Powder1 tsp
- Butter250g
- Water1 cup
- Minced Beef900g
- Allspice1 tsp
- Black Pepper1/2 tsp
- Vegetable Oil2 tbs
- Onions1 cup
- Red PepperGround
- Garlic2 tsp ground
- Thyme1 tbs
- Salt1/4 tsp
- Tomato Ketchup2 tbs
- Water2 cups
- Onions1/2 cup
- Egg1 beaten
- Water1 tbs
- Water1/4 cup
Nutrition
Directions
- 1
Make the Pastry Dough
- 2
To a large bowl, add flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and turmeric and mix thoroughly.
- 3
Rub shortening into flour until there are small pieces of shortening completely covered with flour.
- 4
Pour in 1/2 cup of the ice water and mix with your hands to bring the dough together. Keep adding ice water 2 to 3 tablespoons at a time until the mixture forms a dough.
- 5
At this stage, you can cut the dough into 2 large pieces, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes before using it.
- 6
Alternatively, cut the dough into 10 to 12 equal pieces, place on a platter or baking sheet, cover securely with plastic wrap and let chill for 30 minutes while you make the filling.
- 7
Make the Filling
- 8
Add ground beef to a large bowl. Sprinkle in allspice and black pepper. Mix together and set aside.
- 9
Heat oil in a skillet until hot.
- 10
Add onions and sauté until translucent. Add hot pepper, garlic and thyme and continue to sauté for another minute. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt.
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