Vernons Jamaican Beef Patties

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   Make the filling: Mix together the onion, scallion, hot pepper, and beef in a medium bowl.

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   Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

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   Add the meat mixture, breaking up the meat with a spoon, and cook until it is brown all over, about 5 minutes.

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   Stir in the thyme, curry powder, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup water.

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   Cover and cook for 30 minutes.

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   Remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool.

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   Add the bread crumbs and mix well; set aside.

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   Make the pastry: Mix the flour with the curry powder and salt in a medium bowl.

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   Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut the shortening into the flour mixture until the mixture looks like small peas.

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

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    Gather the pastry in a ball and cover with plastic wrap.

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    Refrigerate for 1 hour.

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    Transfer the pastry to a lightly floured board and roll out 1/4 inch thick.

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    Flour the top edge of a 2 1/2-inch-wide drinking glass and cut out 24 circles.

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    Roll out each circle 1/8 inch thick and about 6 inches in diameter.

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    Preheat the oven to 400F.

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    Grease a baking sheet.

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    Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the filling onto the upper half of each round, then fold the bottom pastry up into a half-moon shape.

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    Crimp the edges closed with a fork.

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    Arrange the patties on the baking sheet.

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    Bake until golden brown, 30 minutes.

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    Serve warm or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.