Jamaican Beef Patties

Beef · Jamaican classic.

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
• Ground Red Pepper
• 2 tsp ground Garlic
• 1 tbs Thyme
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 2 tbs Tomato Ketchup
• 2 cups Water
• 1/2 cup Onions
• 1 beaten Egg
• 1 tbs Water
• 1/4 cup Water

Method

1. Mix together — Make the Pastry Dough To a large bowl, add flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and turmeric and mix thoroughly.
2. Cover and cook — Rub shortening into flour until there are small pieces of shortening completely covered with flour.
3. Mix together — Pour in 1/2 cup of the ice water and mix with your hands to bring the dough together.
4. Mix together — Keep adding ice water 2 to 3 tablespoons at a time until the mixture forms a dough.
5. Continue cooking — At this stage, you can cut the dough into 2 large pieces, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes before using it.
6. Cover and cook — 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. Add ingredients — Make the Filling Add ground beef to a large bowl.
8. Mix together — Sprinkle in allspice and black pepper. Mix together and set aside.
9. Heat the pan — Heat oil in a skillet until hot. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
10. Add ingredients — Add hot pepper, garlic and thyme and continue to sauté for another minute.
11. Mix together — Add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add seasoned ground beef and toss to mix, breaking up any clumps, and let cook until the meat is no longer pink.
12. Stir — Add ketchup and more salt to taste. Pour in 2 cups of water and stir.

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