Authentic Jamaican Beef Patty (Meet Pie) Recipe

1. Prepare Pastry: Make the pastry and let it rest in the refrigerator until ready to roll.
2. Cook Beef and Thyme: Fry the beef and thyme in oil for 15 minutes.
3. Prepare Hot Pepper: Finely chop the hot pepper.
4. Combine Ingredients: Add the escallion and chopped hot pepper to the meat. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
5. Prepare Bread Puree: Place the bread and water in a blender. Allow to soak for 2 minutes, then blend into a puree.
6. Add to Meat Mixture: Add the bread puree, salt, and pepper to the meat. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Ensure the filling remains moist.
7. Roll Pastry: Roll the pastry to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 6-inch diameter rounds.
8. Fill Pastries: Divide the meat filling among the pastry rounds.
9. Seal Patties: Brush the edges of the pastry rounds with water. Fold over and seal the edges.
10. Glaze and Bake: Brush the patties with egg yolk or milk for a glaze. Bake on the top shelf at 450°F for about 25 minutes until golden brown.

Serve: Serve the patties hot

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Jamaican Beef Patty ( Patties ) recipe