Jamaican Beef Patties

Directions

• Make the pastry dough: In a large bowl combine flour,cup salt and curry powder/turmeric; rub in butter/shortening until small pieces are coated.
• Add about 1/2 cup ice water and mix by hand,adding 2–3 tbsp more water at a time until a dough forms; divide and chill 30 minutes (either 2 large pieces or 10–12 portions).
• Make the filling: In a bowl season minced beef with allspice and black pepper and set aside.
• Heat oil in a skillet; sauté onions until translucent then add ground red pepper,garlic and thyme and cook ~1 minute; add 1/4 tsp salt.
• Add seasoned beef,break up clumps and cook until no longer pink; add ketchup and salt to taste.
• Pour in 2 cups water,bring to a boil then simmer until most liquid evaporates and mixture reduces to a thick sauce; fold in green onions and cool completely.
• Assemble patties: Beat egg with 1 tbsp water for egg wash and set aside.
• Roll chilled dough into circles ~5 inches (or large circle and cut rounds).
• Place ~3 heaping tbsp filling on half of each round; moisten edges with water,fold over and press to seal; crimp edges with a fork and trim excess.
• Place patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill while preheating oven to 175C (350F).
• Just before baking brush patties with egg wash and bake 30 minutes or until golden brown; cool on wire racks and serve warm.