Jamaican Patties; Beef, Chicken, or Lamb

Ingredients

PASTRY

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 dash salt
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1/3 cup water

FILLING

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4-6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 lb lean lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder or turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 2 green onions, finely chopped

Directions

1. 1

   FILLING:.

2. 2

   Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add onions and cook for 10 minutes stirring occasionally until soft and translucent.

4. 4

   Add garlic, cook 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add beef, curry, cumin, salt, and pepper.

6. 6

   Cook until browned stirring constantly.

7. 7

   Stir in stock and breadcrumbs.

8. 8

   Simmer until liquid is absorbed. (aprox.10 minutes) Texture should be soft and moist. Add green onions.

9. 9

   PASTRY:.

10. 10

    In a large bowl, combine flour, turmeric, curry, and salt.

11. 11

    Cut in 1/4 cup margarine and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

12. 12

    Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Shape dough into a log, and cut into 10 equal sections.

13. 13

    Roll each section into a six inch circle (approximately 1/8 inch thick). Cover with damp towel.

14. 14

    Spoon equal amounts of filling into each pastry circle. Fold over making a half circle and press edges together. Use a fork to press edges, and brush the top of each patty with beaten egg.

15. 15

    Cook for 25- 30 minutes.