Saturday, October 16, 2010

Appetizer Jamaican Beef Patties

Good Morning!!!!  I'm feeling really good this AM!  I'm about to start organizing stuff around my new home!  I'm truly Blessed to finally be in my own space again.  It has been a long/stressful journey for me and my girls but we made it through.  I still have a long way ahead of me but I've made it through the worst part so I thank God for that!!!  I still have tons to unpack and I can't seem to find my cord to my camera so I'm unable to upload my pics at this time!  I still have tons of recipes to share with you guys!

I've made this recipe several times and it's always the highlight on the finger food list!!!  The first time I made this was at my Housewarming party years ago and everyone turning enjoyed it!  Unfortunately, I don't have a pic to share with you at this time but I will be making this again and will be sure to take pics when I do!  Enjoy your Saturday!  ;)

Yields 48 appetizer size patties

1 pk puff pastry (or you can use those Goya frozen disc's.  I use those often)
1 Tbsp Jamaican rum
1/2 ground beef
1/2 c. diced onions
1/2 c. sliced green onion
2 Tbsps diced jalapeno peppers
1 tsp thyme
1/4 c. curry powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp white pepper
1 tsp cayenne pepper (Optional...I like mines spicy)
1/4 c. bread crumbs

In a saute pan, begin to brown the ground beef over medium heat along with the onion, green onion and the jalapenos.  Add thyme, curry powder, rum, salt and pepper.  Combine and cook for an additional 3 minutes, turn off heat, add the bread crumbs and let cool.


Remove the puff pastry from the freezer about 20 minutes prior to using it.  Lay out the puff pastry sheets and cut out 48 circles with a cookie cutter.  Remove the excess dough scraps and using a rolling pin, roll out each circle slightly.

In the center of each dough circle, place a tsp of the cooled meat mixture.  Fold over the dough to form a half-moon shape.  Crimp together the edges with a fork.  Place on a cookie sheet and place in a preheated 400 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. 





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