The country of Jamaica is yet another territory situated in the region of the Caribbean and boasts the third-highest populated state in the Americas. Influenced by a large body of diverse cultures, from Indian to Sub-Saharan African to Chinese, Jamaica offers a spectacular fusion of flavors.
The mouth-watering curry-flavored Jamaican beef patty can be served with either rice or peas on the side.
Jamaican Beef Patties
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp curry powder
- salt to taste
- ¼ cup margarine
- ¼ cup shortening
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 tsp margarine
- 1 lbs ground beef
- 1 small finely diced onions
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp pepper
- ½ cup beef broth
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 1 beaten egg
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to as high as 400 degrees. Combine flour, a pinch of salt, and curry powder in a large bowl. Cut into a 1/4 cup of margarine and shorten until the mixture resembles a pile of crumbs. Until the mixture contorts into a ball, stir the mixture in water. Evenly shape the dough into a log, cutting into 10 equivalent sections. Roll each one into a circle approximately 6 inches long and set aside.
- Melt the margarine into a skillet overheat. Until translucent, saute the onion and stir the mix in ground beef. Season with curry powder, salt, pepper, and thyme. Continue to cook and stir until the beef is evenly brown. Simmer until full absorption.
- Spoon equivalent portions of filling into the circles. Press and fold over edges together to create a half-circle. Brush the tops of the patties with your beaten egg and use forks to press the edges.
- Bake for up to 30 minutes.
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Though a hamburger, the patties are seasoned with special allspice, nutmeg, and ginger and a citrus coleslaw fill, which provides the perfect balance of meaty and creamy flavor.