Jamaican Healthy Meat Patties Low Calorie Low Fat Low Glycemic Recipes

JAMAICAN BEEF PATTIES

Steps:

• Sift the flour into a bowl then stir in the sugar, salt and turmeric. Add the butter and rub them into the dry ingredients until you have a crumbly texture.
• Gradually add ice water to create a dough. Roll the dough into a ball, wrap in cling wrap and chill in the fridge 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, make the filling. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the meat and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, about 5 minutes.
• Add the onion and scotch bonnet and cook 3 minutes, until soft. Add the garlic powder, salt and black pepper.
• Dissolve beef cube in boiling water and add to the skillet with the paprika, allspice, breadcrumb or flour and the soy sauce or other sauce. Stir and simmer 20 minutes, then set aside to cool completely.
• When ready to cook, preheat oven to 350F.
• Take the chilled dough out of the fridge. Dust work surface and rolling pin with flour so the dough doesn't stick.
• Roll out the dough, when flat fold it into a square then roll again. Repeat 2 to 3 times to create a traditional patty crust.
• Roll the dough out to about 1/16th thickness.
• Place an upturned bowl or lid about 6 inches in diameter on top and carefully cut around it with a sharp knife. You should get 12 total, with a 6-inch size.
• Divide the meat mixture between each, about 3 tablespoons each and spoon it onto one side of the circle.
• Brush a little milk (or water) around the edge of the dough and carefully fold the patty over so the edges meet. Use your fingers to press and seal them, then use a fork and press around the edges.
• Poke a few holes on top with the fork to make steam holes and place on a baking sheet. Bake 25 minutes, until golden.
• Air fry 325F 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway.

JAMAICAN MEAT PATTIES

Steps:

• Mix beef, onion, garlic, and pepper in a bowl until well blended. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef mixture and cook, breaking up chunks of meat, until beef is no longer pink.
• Add curry powder, thyme, allspice and salt; cook, stirring, 1 minute for flavors to blend. Sprinkle with bread crumbs, then broth; stir until simmering. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook 5 to 7 minutes until liquid has almost evaporated. Set aside to cool.
• Heat oven to 400°F Coat baking sheet(s) with nonstick spray.
• Place a large spoonful of meat mixture on1 side of each disc of dough, leaving about a 1/4-inch border all around. Moisten edges with water. Fold in half. Press edges with fork to seal. Transfer patties to baking sheet(s). Brush lightly with beaten egg.
• Bake 15 minutes or until barely golden.

JAMAICAN "BEEFLESS" PATTIES

Steps:

• Pastry:.
• In a bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, curry powder and turmeric.
• Add the shortening and tallow and cut in until the mixture resembles small peas.
• Add half the water and stir with a fork to combine. Continue adding water, stirring gently, until a supple dough (slightly moister than traditional pastry) forms.
• Wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 24 hours.
• Filling:.
• Combine the tvp granules, no-beef broth, vegan Worcestershire sauce, salt and spices in a bowl, cover and let stand 20 minutes.
• Melt the coconut oil in a deep skillet over medium heat and add the onion and acorn squash. Cook 5-10 minutes, until onion begins to turn golden.
• Stir in the garlic, ginger, kale, thyme and soaked mixture and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add ketchup and water, stirring well.
• Reduce the heat and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated and whatever is remaining has reduced to a thick sauce.
• Add the kinako and cook 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and let cool completely.
• Assembly:.
• Divide the dough into four balls.
• Between sheets of waxed paper, roll out one ball into a large, thin circle (keeping remaining dough covered with a towel).
• Cut dough into circles about 5" across and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Place 3-4 (heaping) tablespoons of the cooled filling onto one half of each circle.
• Brush the edges of the pastry with water and fold the unfilled half over the filling. Press edges to seal.
• Crimp the edges with a fork.
• Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
• Chill at least 1 hour (you can also freeze at this point and bake later, adding 10 minutes to the bake time).
• Heat the oven to 350°F.
• Bake, one sheet at a time, for 30 minutes.
• Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack before enjoying!