Jamaican Beef Patties (Beef In Pastry)

Jamaican Beef Patties (Beef In Pastry)


1. To make the filling: In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.

2. Add the beef, onion, garlic, chili pepper and scallions.

3. Saute, stirring constantly until the mixture gives off its moisture, about 8 minutes.

4. Add the remaining filling ingredients and simmer, stirring often, for 20 minutes. The filling should be moist but not wet. Set aside to cool.

5. To make the pastry: Sift the flour, curry powder and salt into a large mixing bowl.

6. Mix in the butter and rub with your fingers until it is the consistency of cornmeal.

7. Add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough just holds together.

8. Cover, refrigerate for 1 hour. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.

9. On a lightly floured board, roll out the pastry about 1/8-inch thick. Using a 4-inch round cookie cutter, cut the pastry into disks.

10. Place 1 tablespoon of the filling slightly below the center of each round.

11. Fold over the pastry to form a half moon and seal the edges with the tines of a fork.

12. Place the patties on a lightly greased baking sheet.

13. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

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