Cheesy And Spicy Jamaican Patties Recipe | Yummy PH

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 flour, sugar, salt, curry powder, and turmeric powder together.

Add chilled butter and cut it into the flour mixture using two knives until small pebbles form.

Add cold water as needed to form the dough.

Add egg and mix well.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.

In a large pan over medium heat, heat the oil.

Add onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until softened.

Add dried thyme, paprika, and cinnamon; stir to mix well.

Use allspice instead of ground cinnamon for a more authentic taste.

Add ground beef and stir to form a single layer; cook until browned and no longer pink.

Season with salt and ground black pepper.

Add a bouillon cube and stir to dissolve.

Add water and stir until well blended.

Add ceiling labujo and stir to mix; adjust for spiciness if desired.

Add bread crumbs and stir to combine; this will absorb excess juices.

Remove from heat and cool completely.

Flour a sheet of parchment paper on your countertop.

Divide the dough into four pieces, keeping the other pieces covered and chilled.

Roll out the dough using a rolling pin until about 1/8 inch thick.

Use a large empanada maker to cut out circles.

Transfer the dough and fill each circle with cold beef filling and a slice of cheese on one side.

Seal closed and repeat with remaining dough and filling.

Keep the patties chilled until ready to bake.

Place patties on a baking sheet.

Bake in a preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

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