Jamaican Beef Patties

The method

1. 01

   To a large bowl, add flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and curry powder and mix thoroughly.

2. 02

   Rub butter into flour until there are small pieces of butter completely covered with flour.

3. 03

   Pour in 1/2 cup of the ice water and mix with your hands to bring the dough together. Keep adding ice water 2 to 3 tablespoons at a time until the mixture forms a dough.

4. 04

   Cut the dough into 2 large pieces, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes before using it.

5. 05

   Alternatively, cut the dough into 10 to 12 equal pieces, place on a platter or baking sheet, cover securely with plastic wrap and let chill for 30 minutes while you make the filling.

6. 06

   Add ground beef to a large bowl. Sprinkle in allspice and black pepper. Mix together and set aside.

7. 07

   Heat vegetable oil in a skillet until hot.

8. 08

   Add onions and sauté until translucent. Add ground red pepper, garlic and thyme and continue to sauté for another minute. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt.

9. 09

   Add seasoned ground beef and toss to mix, breaking up any clumps, and let cook until the meat is no longer pink.

10. 10

    Add ketchup and more salt to taste.

11. 11

    Pour in 2 cups of water and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce heat and let simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated and whatever is remaining has reduced to a thick sauce.

12. 12

    Fold in green onions. Remove from heat and let cool completely.

13. 13

    Beat the egg and water together to make an egg wash. Set aside.

14. 14

    Flour the work surface and rolling pin. Roll out the dough into a large circle.

15. 15

    Cut out circles from the dough using a bowl with a wide rim (about 5 inches).

16. 16

    Place about 3 heaping tablespoons of the filling onto 1/2 of each circle. Moisten the edges of the pastry with water, fold over the other half and press to seal.

17. 17

    Crimp the edges with a fork and cut off any extra to make it look neat and uniform.

18. 18

    Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and continue until all the dough is rolled and filled.

19. 19

    Refrigerate the patties while you heat the oven to 350 F.

20. 20

    Brush the patties with egg wash before baking.

21. 21

    Bake patties for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

22. 22

    Cool on wire racks and serve warm.