How to make Jamaican Beef Patties, flaky crust 🇯🇲

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.

In a mixing container, add 3 cups of all-purpose flour, salt, turmeric powder, curry powder, baking powder, and sugar; mix together.

Incorporate vegetable shortening and margarine into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Add cold milk (or cold water) to form a dough ball, being careful not to overwork it.

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

Prepare the beef filling by seasoning ground beef with salt, black pepper, and green seasoning; let it marinate for about 10 minutes.

Chop carrots, scallions, onions, pimento peppers, garlic, and fresh thyme; chop the scotch bonnet pepper finely.

In a pot over low heat, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and sauté the chopped seasoning for a few minutes.

Add the marinated ground beef to the pot and mash it down to prevent clumps.

Add soy sauce and ketchup to the beef mixture; adjust seasoning as needed.

Add breadcrumbs to the beef filling to absorb excess liquid; cover and cook for a few minutes until the filling is not too wet.

Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a floured surface, cutting it into 6 equal pieces.

Add a generous amount of beef filling to each piece of dough, fold, and seal the edges with a fork.

Place the patties on a parchment-lined baking tray.

Brush the tops with beaten egg for a sheen.

Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake for 25 minutes.

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