Your best ever JAMAICAN PATTIES

ground beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Lean turkey reduces fat content while ground pork is often cheaper.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal can be more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine is often less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño provides heat with fewer calories, while bell pepper is more accessible.

Mix 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 teaspoons of turmeric in a bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of baking powder and mix well.

Shred in 1/2 cup of cold butter and mix until combined.

Add a little milk to the mixture and combine until it feels sticky; adjust with more flour if needed.

Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.

For the filling, blend together 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, 1 piece of ginger, 2 habaneros, and 3 cloves of garlic.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet until hot.

Add the blended mixture to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes.

Add 3 pounds of ground beef to the skillet and mix well.

Season with 1 teaspoon of allspice, 1 teaspoon of Jamaican curry, 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning salt, 1/2 teaspoon of ground thyme, and 1 tablespoon of paprika; mix thoroughly.

Add 1/2 cup of low-sodium beef stock to the mixture and stir until thickened; let cool for about 30 minutes.

Flour the counter and roll out the dough to about 1.5 centimeters thick.

Cut out circles from the rolled dough using a bowl or cutter.

Place filling on one half of each circle, fold over, and seal edges with a fork.

Optionally, add slices of mozzarella cheese on top of the filling before sealing.

Brush the tops with egg wash for extra sealing.

Preheat the oven to 420°F (215°C) and place patties on the second-lowest rack.

Bake for 12-18 minutes, keeping an eye on them until golden brown.

Let the patties cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

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