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Three Haitian beef patties on green plate

Haitian Pâté (Haitian Beef Patties)

Tracy Colin
These baked Haitian patties are easy to make, flavorful and the peak of puff pastry perfection. Bonus? They're freezer- and lunchbox-friendly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings12

Ingredients
 
 

  • ¼ yellow onion diced (W)
  • ¼ green bell pepper diced (W)
  • 1 lb. ground beef 80/20 or 90/10
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic (W)
  • ½ tsp. Caribbean all-purpose seasoning like Grace brand
  • ½ tsp. adobo all-purpose seasoning like Goya brand
  • ⅛ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 package frozen puff pastry thawed (ShopRite brand, preferred)
  • 1 egg (W)
  • Sea salt optional
  • Non-stick spray can use coconut oil or olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F / 205 degrees C. Spray a baking pan with non-stick spray. You may need two pans.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat for about 1 min. Spray the skillet with non-stick spray, making sure to coat the entire base. Add diced onions and peppers in a skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring often, until they begin to soften.
  • Add ground beef to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, breaking it down into smaller pieces with a spatula.
  • Add minced garlic, Caribbean seasoning, adobo seasoning and red pepper flakes and mix. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, until ground beef is cooked through. Remove from heat to let the beef cool.
  • While the beef is cooling, lay out the first sheet of puff pastry. Divide it widthwise in half, then into thirds to make 6 pieces. Do the same for the other puff pastry.
  • Take one piece of puff pastry, add 1 Tbs. of ground beef to the center. Fold over the puff pastry and seal the edges, using your finger or a fork to pinch the edges. Place on the baking pan.
  • Repeat for all the puff pastry pieces.
  • In a small bowl, beat one egg. Using a brush, brush the egg mixture over the top of each pastry. If desired, sprinkle some sea salt over the egg wash.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. (Tip: Oven time can greatly vary, so you may want to check yours after 15 minutes).
  • Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan and serving.

Notes

  • You can prep these ahead of time and freeze the completed turnovers. Take them out and bake for 20 minutes when you are ready to eat.
  • Store in the fridge for 4-5 days. You can reheat in the oven for 2-5 minutes or microwave for 1-2 minutes.
  • You will have ground beef mixture left over after filling the puff pastry. This mixture is great to make tacos or a meaty sauce with for another dish!
  • Ingredients with a “W” next to them are WIC-eligible items. WIC is the supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children in the United States. It provides food to families with pregnant or postpartum women and young children. WIC-eligible items will vary based on location.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 9gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 82mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 44IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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