Jamaican Beef Patties

Step by stepInstructions

1. Make the pastry: whisk the flour, turmeric and salt together, rub in the cold butter until the mixture looks like coarse meal, then stir in just enough ice water to form a firm dough; wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
2. Make the filling: brown the ground beef in a skillet, then add the onion, garlic, scallions, thyme, scotch bonnet and curry powder, and cook for 3 minutes.
3. Pour in the beef stock, stir in the breadcrumbs and simmer until thick and nearly dry; season with salt and set aside to cool completely.
4. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll the dough out thinly on a floured surface and cut into 6-inch (15 cm) rounds.
5. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of filling onto one half of each round, fold the other half over and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
6. Brush the patties with a little beaten egg or milk, prick the tops with a fork, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden and crisp.