Jamaican Meat Patties

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon minced and seeded scotch bonnet pepper or habanero pepper
• 4 teaspoons Madras curry powder
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup dried breadcrumbs
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 8 frozen discos, thawed (I use Goya brand)
• 1 large egg, beaten

Directions

1. 1

   Mix beef, onion, garlic, and pepper in a bowl until well blended. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef mixture and cook, breaking up chunks of meat, until beef is no longer pink.

2. 2

   Add curry powder, thyme, allspice and salt; cook, stirring, 1 minute for flavors to blend. Sprinkle with bread crumbs, then broth; stir until simmering. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook 5 to 7 minutes until liquid has almost evaporated. Set aside to cool.

3. 3

   Heat oven to 400°F Coat baking sheet(s) with nonstick spray.

4. 4

   Place a large spoonful of meat mixture on1 side of each disc of dough, leaving about a 1/4-inch border all around. Moisten edges with water. Fold in half. Press edges with fork to seal. Transfer patties to baking sheet(s). Brush lightly with beaten egg.

5. 5

   Bake 15 minutes or until barely golden.