HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN BEEF PATTIES

beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber; cornmeal is often cheaper and gluten-free.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is healthier, while margarine can be a budget-friendly alternative.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories; bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

Combine 1 cup of cold butter, 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of turmeric, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 2 teaspoons of salt in a mixing bowl until crumbly.

Add ice-cold water (about 1 cup) gradually until the dough comes together, adding more flour to the surface if necessary.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for 30 minutes.

Prepare the filling by using green seasoning as a base, then add habanero and tomato paste.

Add beef to the mixture and break it down, cooking until browned.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour and let it cook for 3-4 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.

Add beef stock and cook until the mixture is silky smooth but not watery, then set aside.

Remove the dough from the freezer and roll it out, folding it over on itself and rolling again, repeating this process 5-7 times to create layers.

Roll out the dough to desired thickness and cut into even shapes, using a pizza cutter for edges if desired.

Prepare an egg wash and brush it over the patties before baking.

Add cheese (mozzarella or cheddar) to the filling if desired before sealing the patties.

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