Best 3 Jamaican Vegetable Patties Recipes

JAMAICAN PATTIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, tomato sauce, green onions, soy sauce, Maggi seasoning, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. You may need to use your hands. Set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Roll out the pie crust dough to 1/8 inch thickness, and cut into 6 inch circles using a large coffee can. Place a heaping tablespoon or slightly more of the meat mixture into the center of the circle, and fold over to make a half circle shape. Crimp the edges together using the tines of a fork, and place the pies on baking sheets. The pies may also be frozen at this point. Whisk together the egg and water in a small bowl using a fork. Brush the egg wash over the tops of the pies.
• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. If you are baking frozen pies, add an additional 10 minutes.

JAMAICAN VEGETABLE PATTIES

Steps:

• To make Pineapple Salsa: Combine first 8 ingredients (from pineapple to pinch of salt) and mix well. If making ahead, cover, and refrigerate. Serve at room temperature.
• To make Jamaican Vegetable Patties:.
• Heat 1 Tbs. oil over medium-high heat in large nonstick skillet, add onion, and cook, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes, until softened.
• Add garlic, jerk seasoning and salt; cook, stirring often, 30 to 60 seconds, until fragrant.
• Stir in carrots, cover, reduce heat to medium and cook 5 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
• Stir in peas, and cook 1 minute more. Transfer mixture to large bowl, and fold in breadcrumbs.
• Put eggs and milk in bowl, and whisk together. Stir into carrot mixture. Form into 12 3/4-inch-thick patties, using generous 1/3 cup mixture for each.
• Heat 1 Tbs. oil over medium heat in large nonstick skillet; Add half of patties, and cook about 5 minutes on each side until golden.
• Transfer patties to plate; keep warm; Repeat, adding more oil to pan if necessary. Serve with salsa.

JAMAICAN BEEF PATTIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, and pinch of salt. Cut in 1/4 cup margarine and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Shape dough into a log, and cut into 10 equal sections. Roll each section into a six inch circle (approximately 1/8 inch thick). Set aside.
• Melt margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until soft and translucent. Stir in ground beef. Season with 1 teaspoon curry powder, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is evenly brown, stirring constantly. Stir in beef broth and bread crumbs. Simmer until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
• Spoon equal amounts of filling into each pastry circle. Fold over and press edges together, making a half circle. Use a fork to press edges, and brush the top of each patty with beaten egg.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.