Jamaican Beef Patties

For Pastry:
1. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, curry powder, and salt. Cut in margarine and shortening until mixture
resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Stir in water until mixture forms a ball.
4. Shape dough into a log, and cut into 15 equal sections.
5. Roll each section into a six inch circle (approximately 1/8 inch thick).
6. Put each circle on the baking sheet. Set aside until filling is ready.

For Filling:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Melt 2 tablespoons margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft and translucent.
3. Stir in ground beef. Season with 1 teaspoon curry powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is
evenly brown, stirring constantly.
4. Stir in beef broth and bread crumbs. Simmer until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
5. Spoon equal amounts of filling into each pastry circle. Fold over and press edges together, making a half
circle.
6. Use a fork to press edges, and brush the top of each patty with beaten egg.
7. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.