Jamaican Beef Patties

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of curry powder, and a pinch of salt. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Cut in the margarine and shortening using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Gradually add the water, mixing until the dough comes together to form a ball. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Shape the dough into a log and divide it into 10 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a 6-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick. Set aside. (20 minutes)

Recipe View 8 mins Melt 2 tablespoons of margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and Scotch bonnet pepper (if using) and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes. (8 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Add the ground beef and season with 1 teaspoon of curry powder, allspice, ground cloves, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until browned, about 8-10 minutes. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Crumble in the beef bouillon cube, then stir in 1/2 cup of water and browning sauce. Add the bay leaf and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 10-15 minutes. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Remove the skillet from the heat. Discard the bay leaf and stir in the bread crumbs. Allow the filling to cool slightly. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Spoon an equal amount of the beef filling onto each pastry circle. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Fold the dough over to form a half-circle and press the edges together to seal. Crimp the edges with the back of a fork. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Brush the tops of the patties with the beaten egg. Place the patties on a baking sheet. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 30 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. (30 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Let the patties cool slightly before serving. Enjoy! (5 minutes)