Jamaican cuisine
Jamaican Beef Patties
Juicy beef and savory spices encased in a flaky pastry shell for an authentic Jamaican flavor experience.
Jamaican Beef Patties are handheld pockets of tender ground beef seasoned with aromatic allspice and thyme, wrapped in a gluten-free crust that's perfectly crisp. Serve them warm with a side salad or coleslaw for a satisfying lunch.
Method
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Make the Pastry Dough
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To a large bowl, add flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and turmeric and mix thoroughly.
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Rub shortening into flour until there are small pieces of shortening completely covered with flour.
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Pour in 1/2 cup of the ice water and mix with your hands to bring the dough together. Keep adding ice water 2 to 3 tablespoons at a time until the mixture forms a dough.
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At this stage, you can cut the dough into 2 large pieces, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes before using it.
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Alternatively, cut the dough into 10 to 12 equal pieces, place on a platter or baking sheet, cover securely with plastic wrap and let chill for 30 minutes while you make the filling.
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Make the Filling
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Add ground beef to a large bowl. Sprinkle in allspice and black pepper. Mix together and set aside.
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Heat oil in a skillet until hot.
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Add onions and sauté until translucent. Add hot pepper, garlic and thyme and continue to sauté for another minute. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt.
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Add seasoned ground beef and toss to mix, breaking up any clumps, and let cook until the meat is no longer pink.
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Add ketchup and more salt to taste.
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Pour in 2 cups of water and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce heat and let simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated and whatever is remaining has reduced to a thick sauce.
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Fold in green onions. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
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Assemble the Patties
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Beat the egg and water together to make an egg wash. Set aside.
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Now you can prepare the dough in two ways.
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First Method: Flour the work surface and rolling pin. If you had cut it into 2 large pieces, then take one of the large pieces and roll it out into a very large circle. Take a bowl with a wide rim (about 5 inches) and cut out three circles.
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Place about 3 heaping tablespoons of the filling onto 1/2 of each circle. Dip a finger into the water and moisten the edges of the pastry. Fold over the other half and press to seal.
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Take a fork and crimp the edges. Cut off any extra to make it look neat and uniform. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and continue to work until you have rolled all the dough and filled the patties.
FAQ
Is «Jamaican Beef Patties» gluten-free?
It may contain gluten — check the ingredients and pick gluten-free alternatives.
How many calories and carbs are in a serving of «Jamaican Beef Patties»?
One serving has 834 kcal, 62.2 g carbs, 27.8 g protein and 50.3 g fat. The recipe makes 10 servings.
Is «Jamaican Beef Patties» suitable for gestational diabetes (GDM)?
Occasionally — watch your portion size. Carb load: высокая. This is not medical advice — with GDM, check with your doctor and glucose meter.