Trini Beef Pies

50 mins
Serves 9
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Directions

  1. 1Add 3 cups of flour, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp yeast, 1 tbsp shortening, and 2 tbsp butter to a mixing bowl.
  2. 2Add 3 cups of flour, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp yeast, 1 tbsp shortening, and 2 tbsp butter to a mixing bowl.
  3. 3Add 3 cups of flour, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp yeast, 1 tbsp shortening, and 2 tbsp butter to a mixing bowl.
  4. 4Rub the butter and shortening into the flour mixture.
  5. 5Rub the butter and shortening into the flour mixture.
  6. 6Rub the butter and shortening into the flour mixture.
  7. 7Add 1 tsp of baking powder to the mixture.
  8. 8Add 1 tsp of baking powder to the mixture.
  9. 9Add 1 tsp of baking powder to the mixture.
  10. 10Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
  11. 11Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
  12. 12Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
  13. 13Gradually add 1 cup of water while kneading until the dough comes together and is soft and pliable but not sticky.
  14. 14Gradually add 1 cup of water while kneading until the dough comes together and is soft and pliable but not sticky.
  15. 15Gradually add 1 cup of water while kneading until the dough comes together and is soft and pliable but not sticky.
  16. 16Knead the dough for about 5 minutes.
  17. 17Knead the dough for about 5 minutes.
  18. 18Knead the dough for about 5 minutes.
  19. 19Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes to proof.
  20. 20Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes to proof.
  21. 21Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes to proof.
  22. 22Add 2 cups of minced beef to a pan.
  23. 23Add 2 cups of minced beef to a pan.
  24. 24Add 2 cups of minced beef to a pan.
  25. 25Add 1 tbsp chopped pimento, 2 tbsp garlic bandania ginger blend, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp thyme, and all-purpose seasoning to the minced beef.
  26. 26Add 1 tbsp chopped pimento, 2 tbsp garlic bandania ginger blend, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp thyme, and all-purpose seasoning to the minced beef.
  27. 27Add 1 tbsp chopped pimento, 2 tbsp garlic bandania ginger blend, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp thyme, and all-purpose seasoning to the minced beef.
  28. 28Add 1 tsp sugar and salt to taste to the beef mixture.
  29. 29Add 1 tsp sugar and salt to taste to the beef mixture.
  30. 30Add 1 tsp sugar and salt to taste to the beef mixture.
  31. 31Add 2 tbsp ketchup to the beef mixture.
  32. 32Add 2 tbsp ketchup to the beef mixture.
  33. 33Add 2 tbsp ketchup to the beef mixture.
  34. 34Mix 1 tsp corn starch with 1 tbsp water and add to the beef mixture to thicken.
  35. 35Mix 1 tsp corn starch with 1 tbsp water and add to the beef mixture to thicken.
  36. 36Mix 1 tsp corn starch with 1 tbsp water and add to the beef mixture to thicken.
  37. 37Stir the beef mixture and set it aside to cool completely.
  38. 38Stir the beef mixture and set it aside to cool completely.
  39. 39Stir the beef mixture and set it aside to cool completely.
  40. 40Separate the dough into 9-10 pieces.
  41. 41Separate the dough into 9-10 pieces.
  42. 42Separate the dough into 9-10 pieces.
  43. 43Roll out or flatten each piece of dough.
  44. 44Roll out or flatten each piece of dough.
  45. 45Roll out or flatten each piece of dough.
  46. 46Fill each flattened dough piece with 2-3 tablespoons of the cooled beef filling.
  47. 47Fill each flattened dough piece with 2-3 tablespoons of the cooled beef filling.
  48. 48Fill each flattened dough piece with 2-3 tablespoons of the cooled beef filling.
  49. 49Fold the dough over the filling and firmly pinch the ends to seal them.
  50. 50Fold the dough over the filling and firmly pinch the ends to seal them.
  51. 51Fold the dough over the filling and firmly pinch the ends to seal them.
  52. 52Stretch or flatten the sealed pies to ensure even placement of the filling and even cooking.
  53. 53Stretch or flatten the sealed pies to ensure even placement of the filling and even cooking.
  54. 54Stretch or flatten the sealed pies to ensure even placement of the filling and even cooking.
  55. 55Shallow fry the pies in 1 inch of vegetable oil until golden brown.
  56. 56Shallow fry the pies in 1 inch of vegetable oil until golden brown.
  57. 57Shallow fry the pies in 1 inch of vegetable oil until golden brown.
  58. 58Serve the Trini Beef Pies as is, or with cucumber chutney and grated cheese.
  59. 59Serve the Trini Beef Pies as is, or with cucumber chutney and grated cheese.
  60. 60Serve the Trini Beef Pies as is, or with cucumber chutney and grated cheese.

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups Flour
  • 3 Cups Flour
  • 3 Cups Flour
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Sugar
  • 2 Tsp Yeast
  • 2 Tsp Yeast
  • 2 Tsp Yeast
  • 1 Tbsp Shortening
  • 1 Tbsp Shortening
  • 1 Tbsp Shortening
  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 Tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 Tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 Tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 2 Cups Minced Beef
  • 2 Cups Minced Beef
  • 2 Cups Minced Beef
  • 1 Tbsp Chopped Pimento
  • 1 Tbsp Chopped Pimento
  • 1 Tbsp Chopped Pimento
  • 2 Tbsp Garlic Bandania Ginger Blend
  • 2 Tbsp Garlic Bandania Ginger Blend
  • 2 Tbsp Garlic Bandania Ginger Blend
  • 1 Tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 Tsp Thyme
  • 1 Tsp Thyme
  • 1 Tsp Thyme
  • All Purpose Seasoning
  • All Purpose Seasoning
  • All Purpose Seasoning
  • 1 Tsp Sugar
  • 1 Tsp Sugar
  • 1 Tsp Sugar
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • 2 Tbsp Ketchup
  • 2 Tbsp Ketchup
  • 2 Tbsp Ketchup
  • 1 Tsp Corn Starch
  • 1 Tsp Corn Starch
  • 1 Tsp Corn Starch
  • 1 Tbsp Water
  • 1 Tbsp Water
  • 1 Tbsp Water
  • 1 inch Vegetable Oil
  • 1 inch Vegetable Oil
  • 1 inch Vegetable Oil
  • Cucumber Chutney
  • Cucumber Chutney
  • Cucumber Chutney
  • Grated Cheese
  • Grated Cheese
  • Grated Cheese

Equipment

Mixing bowlMeasuring cupsMeasuring spoonsSpatulaSkillet/PanTongs

Tips

  • When making the dough, gradually add water to avoid ending up with a dough that is too wet or sticky.
  • Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it is soft and pliable, but not sticky or wet.
  • Ensure to seal the edges of the pies firmly to prevent the filling from coming out while frying.
  • Stretching or flattening the pies ensures even placement of the filling and even cooking.
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