How To Make Jamaican Patty / Nigerian Meat Pie

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and healthier.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter and vegetarian-friendly.

Make the dough by mixing flour, butter, and salt in a bowl until crumbly.

Gradually add water and knead until smooth; wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.

Add ground beef, scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, allspice, and black pepper; cook until beef is browned.

Stir in breadcrumbs and a splash of beef broth; remove from heat and let cool.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.

Cut out circles of dough using a pastry cutter or bowl.

Place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges with a fork.

Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.

Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.

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