Similar to an empanada, these delicious and portable hand pies are a popular snack in the Virgin Islands, filled with a flavorful mixture of meat and vegetables and wrapped in a flaky pastry crust.

Quick Info

⏱️ 125 min • 🍽️ 6 servings • ⭐ 97%

Tags

[Dairy-Free] • [Appetizers] • [Dinner] • [Lunch] • [Sides] • [Snacks] • [Caribbean] • [Meal]

Ingredients

• 4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ cup shortening, cold
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold water, divided
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ½ scotch bonnet pepper, minced
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 4 cups oil, for frying

Instructions Preview

1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, s…
2. Add the cold shortening and water, and mix…
3. Transfer the dough onto a work surface and…

…and 11 more steps

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Recipe by: Matthew Johnson • From: Tasty