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Jamaican Beef Patties

SUBMITTED BY: JEFFOLEE PHOTO BY: RandySweet

"These are delicious curry-flavored beef pastries that can be found in Jamaica and other Caribbean islands. Try serving them with some Peas and Rice, or just have them as a snack."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 113 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  50 Min
Original recipe yield 10 pastries

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1/3 cup water
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  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 egg, beaten

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, and pinch of salt. Cut in 1/4 cup margarine and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Shape dough into a log, and cut into 10 equal sections. Roll each section into a six inch circle (approximately 1/8 inch thick). Set aside.
  2. Melt margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until soft and translucent. Stir in ground beef. Season with 1 teaspoon curry powder, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is evenly brown, stirring constantly. Stir in beef broth and bread crumbs. Simmer until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
  3. Spoon equal amounts of filling into each pastry circle. Fold over and press edges together, making a half circle. Use a fork to press edges, and brush the top of each patty with beaten egg.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2008 by desihannagan
This recipe is good but I'm only giving it 3 stars because its not really Jamaican. Its more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2008 by Sez
I come from Toronto, where there is a lot of Jamaican influence in the cultural mosaic. I now... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2004 by LISA_THE_MUM
I must have lost some spice as I had to drain the fat but that made them all the better for my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2007 by Kellygrrrl
I was looking for an authentic recipe to surprise my husband with, as he misses these from... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2003 by slig
I grew up eating Jamacian Patties and in recent years have moved to an area where I unable to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2006 by Gina S.
This is a good recipe, that strangely enough I found ingredient for ingredient on a copycat... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2007 by Allison H.
I have rated this recipe before and only gave it 4 stars. However, I tried the recipe again... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2006 by Mallinda
I was hungry for curry and looking for a recipe that didn't require the apple or coconut milk... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2007 by Maria
These were delicious. I froze them and gave my friend and her husband each one to try and...