Jamaican Patties; Beef, Chicken, Or Lamb

Jamaican Patties; Beef, Chicken, Or Lamb


1. FILLING:

2. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.

3. Add onions and cook for 10 minutes stirring occasionally until soft and translucent.

4. Add garlic, cook 2 minutes.

5. Add beef, curry, cumin, salt, and pepper.

6. Cook until browned stirring constantly.

7. Stir in stock and breadcrumbs.

8. Simmer until liquid is absorbed. (aprox.10 minutes) Texture should be soft and moist. Add green onions.

9. PASTRY:

10. In a large bowl, combine flour, turmeric, curry, and salt.

11. Cut in 1/4 cup margarine and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

12. Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Shape dough into a log, and cut into 10 equal sections.

13. Roll each section into a six inch circle (approximately 1/8 inch thick). Cover with damp towel.

14. Spoon equal amounts of filling into each pastry circle. Fold over making a half circle and press edges together. Use a fork to press edges, and brush the top of each patty with beaten egg.

15. Cook for 25- 30 minutes.

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