Jamaican Beef Patties - Ainsley Harriott

Ingredients

• For the Pastry
• 300g plain flour, plus extra for dusting
• 150g unsalted butter, diced and chilled
• 2 tsp ground turmeric
• 2 tsp good quality Caribbean curry powder
• 2 tsp cumin seeds, toasted, lightly bashed (optional)
• 1 tsp of fine salt
• 75ml ice-cold water, or as needed
• 1-2 eggs, beaten
• For the Filling
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp good quality Caribbean curry powder
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• ¼ - 1 scotch bonnet chilli, deseeded, finely chopped
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 500g beef mince
• 2 tbsp fresh breadcrumbs (or 2 tbsp plain flour)
• 300ml beef stock
• 2 spring onions, sliced