Jamaican Beef Patties (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Dough
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½ cup water, chilled
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1 teaspoon turmeric powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ cup shortening, cold and diced
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½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
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2 ½ cups plain flour
→ For the Filling
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1 tablespoon curry powder
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½ cup beef stock
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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½ tsp ground black pepper
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1 lb minced beef
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1 small onion, chopped small
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1 tsp allspice powder
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2 garlic cloves, finely minced
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1 tsp salt
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1 egg for brushing
# Instructions:
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Put flour, turmeric, and salt into a bowl. Drop in cubed butter and shortening, then work them into the flour using your hands until the mix looks crumbly. Slowly pour in the chilled water, kneading until it comes together as a smooth dough. Wrap up in cling film and cool in the fridge for half an hour.
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Heat up a pan and cook the ground beef until browned. Toss in onion, garlic, thyme, allspice, black pepper, cayenne, and salt. Stir in soy sauce, curry powder, and beef stock. Let it simmer for 10 minutes, then mix in breadcrumbs and cook until the filling thickens. Set it aside to cool completely.
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Set your oven to 190°C (375°F) to preheat. Roll out the dough and cut it into 6-inch-wide circles. Take 2 spoonfuls of the filling, place it on one half, and fold the dough over the filling. Press down the edges with a fork and brush the tops with the egg wash.
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Lay the patties out on a tray lined with baking paper. Pop them in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Keep an eye on them until the pastries turn golden and crisp.
# Notes:
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For a true Jamaican touch, don't let the filling get too runny. If it's too wet, the dough will end up soggy.