How To Make Jamaican Beef Patties....The Tastiest Street Foods Ever!!!

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.

Start by measuring 1 and 3/4 cups of flour into a mixing bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon of curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 tablespoon of sugar to the flour and mix.

Pulse the dry ingredients in a food processor until combined.

Cut 1/2 cup of cold butter into cubes and add to the flour mixture, pulsing until it resembles small nuggets.

Gradually add about 1/4 cup of water, pulsing until the dough comes together and is slightly tacky.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it to chill.

Dice 1/2 onion and chop 3 stalks of green onions.

Peel and chop a 1/2 inch knob of ginger and add it to the bowl with the onions.

Slice 1 clove of garlic and add it to the mixture.

Mince 1 scotch bonnet pepper and add it to the vegetable mixture, being careful not to touch your eyes.

Add 2 teaspoons of fresh thyme, 2 teaspoons of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon of allspice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and fresh pepper to the vegetables and pulse until slightly chunky.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable mixture, cooking for a few minutes until softened.

Add 1/2 pound of ground beef to the skillet and mix with the vegetables.

Season the meat with more salt and add about 1/2 cup of beef stock to keep it moist.

Incorporate a couple tablespoons of breadcrumbs into the meat mixture for texture.

Once the dough is chilled, roll it out on a floured surface to about 1 to 2 centimeters thick.

Use a bowl to cut out circles of dough, leaving space around the edges.

Place a spoonful of the beef mixture onto one half of each dough circle, leaving space at the edges.

Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges with a fork, poking holes to allow steam to escape.

Brush the patties with an egg wash and place them in a preheated oven at 350°F for around 25-30 minutes.

Remove the patties from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

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