Caribbean Beef Patties

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خطوة بخطوة

1. 1

   Combine the all-purpose flour, cold butter, turmeric powder, and salt in a large bowl.

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   ملاحظة الطاهي: Ensure butter is very cold for a flaky crust.

2. 2

   Cut the butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.

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3. 3

   Gradually add the ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together.

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   ملاحظة الطاهي: Do not overmix; the dough should be shaggy.

4. 4

   Divide the dough into two equal portions, flatten each into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

   ملاحظة الطاهي: Chilling the dough helps relax the gluten and makes it easier to roll.

5. 5

   While the dough chills, prepare the filling: heat a large skillet over medium heat.

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6. 6

   Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.

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7. 7

   Drain any excess fat from the ground beef.

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8. 8

   Stir in the yellow onion, garlic, scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, curry powder, and allspice.

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   ملاحظة الطاهي: Adjust scotch bonnet quantity to your spice preference.

9. 9

   Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens.

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10. 10

    Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer.

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    Stir in the bread crumbs and black pepper, then remove from heat.

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    ملاحظة الطاهي: Bread crumbs help absorb excess moisture and bind the filling.

12. 12

    Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).

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13. 13

    On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of chilled dough to about 3mm (1/8 inch) thickness.

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14. 14

    Cut out 15cm (6-inch) circles from the dough using a round cutter or a small plate and knife.

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    ملاحظة الطاهي: Gather and re-roll scraps as needed.

15. 15

    Place a heaping spoonful of the beef filling onto one half of each dough circle.

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    ملاحظة الطاهي: Do not overfill, or the patties will be difficult to seal.

16. 16

    Fold the other half of the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape.

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    Press the edges firmly to seal, then crimp with a fork to create a decorative edge and ensure a tight seal.

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    Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.

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19. 19

    Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

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20. 20

    Brush the tops of the patties with the beaten egg.

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    ملاحظة الطاهي: This creates a golden, shiny crust.

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    Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the patties are golden brown and puffed.

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22. 22

    Let cool slightly before serving.

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