Beef Patties

Beef Patties

🍴8 servings  ⏰ 1 hour 30 minutes

 

INGREDIENTS

For the Pastry:

  • 375g plain flour
  • 225g unsalted butter - cold and cubed
  • 100g vegetable shortening - cold and cubed
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 125ml ice cold water
  • Plus 100g unsalted butter for grating - frozen

For the Beef Filling:

  • 450g minced beef
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 Scallions, finely chopped
  • 3-5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
  • 50g breadcrumbs
  • 2 tsp thyme
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tbsp Minnas jerk seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 400ml beef stock

 

 METHOD

1. Prepare the Pastry:

  • Attach the paddle attachment first, and add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
  • Once the butter is incorporated, switch to the dough hook attachment.
  • Gradually add the ice cold water while the mixer is running on a low speed. Continue mixing until the dough begins to come together. It should form a soft dough.
  • Once the dough has formed, stop the mixer. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in cling film, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.

2. Make the Filling:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced beef to the pan, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned all over then drain any scummy liquid
  • Add the chopped onions, spring onions, garlic, Minnas, scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, curry powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt. SautĂŠ about 5 minutes.
  • Pour in the beef stock and reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer with the lid on for about 1 hour until reduces and has thickened.
  • Remove the lid then add the breadcrumbs and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Allow the beef to completely cool.

3. Assemble the Patties:

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/Gas Mark.
  • Roll out the chilled pastry on a floured surface then grate half of the frozen butter onto the pastry and fold over.
  • Roll out again then grate the remaining butter onto the pastry and fold over.
  • Now roll out again to about 1/2cm thick. Cut out circles using a bowl or plate.
  • Place about 2 tablespoons of the beef filling in the centre of each circle. Brush the edges with a bit of water, then fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges together with a fork to seal.

4. Bake:

  • Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and flaky.

5. Serve:

  •  Allow the patties to cool slightly before serving.
  • Enjoy your homemade beef patties!

 

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