Jamaican Meat Patties

Directions

Heat oil in large heavy skillet.

Add onions and garlic.

Cook, stirring until onion wilts.

Add ground meat. Cook, stirring until meat is browned and combined with onions.

Sprinkle with curry, salt and pepper.

Cook about 5 minutes.

Stir in breadcrumbs and stock or water. Cook, stirring often, about 20 minutes.

Mixture should be thick but not dry.

Stir in green onions.

Make pastry by combining flour with tumeric and salt.

Cut in butter or shortening until in tiny bites.

Add water; gather into a ball.

Roll out to about ¼ inch thick and cut into 4 inch circles.

Gather remaining dough together and lightly cut out again.

Place about 1 tablespoon filling on each circle.

Brush edges with lightly beaten egg, fold over and seal.

Preheat oven to 400℉ (200℃).

Place patties on cookie sheets lined with aluminium foil.

Brush lightly with remaining lightly beaten egg.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes until browned.

MAKES: Approx 30 Patties. These can be made ahead and frozen.