jamaican beef patties

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 dash salt
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 egg, beaten

Recipe

Preparation Time: 50 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). in a large bowl, combine flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, and pinch of salt. cut in 1/4 cup margarine and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. stir in water until mixture forms a ball. shape dough into a log, and cut into 10 equal sections. roll each section into a six inch circle (approximately 1/8 inch thick). set aside.
• melt margarine in a skillet over medium heat. saute onion until soft and translucent. stir in ground beef. season with 1 teaspoon curry powder, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. cook until beef is evenly brown, stirring constantly. stir in beef broth and bread crumbs. simmer until liquid is absorbed. remove from heat.
• spoon equal amounts of filling into each pastry circle. fold over and press edges together, making a half circle. use a fork to press edges, and brush the top of each patty with beaten egg.
• bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.