Jamaican Beef Patties Aka Meat Pies Or Pasties

From allrecipes.com. i haven't tried them yet.

Make the crust: 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.

Do not overstir.

That makes tough crust.

Shape dough into a log , and cut into 10 equal sections.

Roll each section into a six inch circle.

Set aside.

Next , prepare the filling.

: 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 browned , stirring constantly.

Stir in beef broth and bread crumbs.

Simmer until liquid is absorbed.

Remove from heat.

Now make the patties: spoon some 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 375 degree oven for 25 - 30 minutes , or until go.

all-purpose flour, curry powder, salt, margarine, shortening, water, ground beef, onion, dried thyme, pepper, beef broth, dry breadcrumbs, egg