Jamaican Beef Patties

Serves: 4

Jewel Boehm

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

50

Spice

54

Sweetness

50

Sourness

38

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Salt

2 tbsps

Curry Powder

1

Water

1 tbsp

Vinegar

2 tbsps

Peanut Oil

1 medium

Onion (diced)

1 tbsp

Thyme (fresh)

450 g

Ground Beef

1 cup

Bread Crumb

Directions:

1

For the dough: Combine the flour, salt, curry powder, and butter in a food processor and pulse to combine

2

In a separate bowl combine water, vinegar, and egg yolks

3

Add wet mixture to the food processor, and pulse until a ball forms

4

Cover dough in plastic wrap and let rest in refrigerator for 1/2 hour

5

Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat, add onions, scallions, thyme, and Scotch bonnet peppers

6

When onion begins to soften, add ground beef, salt, and enough water to barely cover the meat

7

Simmer, over low heat, for 20 minutes

8

Add bread crumbs and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper

9

Remove from the heat and allow to cool

10

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F

11

Roll the dough out to 1/8-inch thick

12

Cut the dough into 6-inch circles

13

Place 2 tablespoons of the meat filling onto half of each dough round

14

Brush the edges of the dough with the egg wash

15

Fold the dough over the filling to make a half moon shape and press to seal

16

Place the patties on a parchment lined cookie sheet and place in the oven for 25 to 35 minutes

17

***If making the cocktail size, cut the dough into 3-inch circles