jamaican beef patties

I always see jamaican beef patties at the local deli
& am always curious as to what they are .

why are they in the refrigerated case next to the turkey & cheese ? I was confused .

as I judged them for being dirty & unhealthy , I found myself wondering what they

actually tasted like - so I decided to make them myself instead of continuing

to hold a grudge against the ethnic meat patty .

similar to my beef empanadas ( made here ) - they were easy to make ,

full of flavor , & wrapped in a flaky crust . 

[ I added my mom & dad's pickled hot peppers straight from our garden at home .

you can't get fresher than that ! ]

[ tons of spices & vegetables in the meat - what makes it jamaican is 

the curry & paprika flavors . I added ketchup to the meat for the flavor

I thought it was lacking . ]

[ of course paired with sriracha  ]

recipe based off of : recipe one & recipe two