Haitian Pate

Name: Haitian Pate
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 3 tbsp Haitian epis seasoning paste; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 scotch bonnet pepper, finely minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Crispy turnover pastry filled with seasoned ground beef and aromatic Caribbean herbs. A flaky crust wraps around spicy meat cooked with classic epis seasoning.

55 minMediumServes 8340 cal/serving

CaribbeanAppetizerStovetop and OvenHigh ProteinNut-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
3 tbsp Haitian epis seasoning paste
3 scallions, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 scotch bonnet pepper, finely minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 puff pastry sheets, thawed
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 thinly sliced scallions, and 1/2 finely minced scotch bonnet pepper, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3

Add 1 lb lean ground beef, 3 tbsp Haitian epis seasoning paste, and 2 tbsp tomato paste, stirring to break up meat.
4

Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until meat reaches an internal temperature of 160°F, then cool slightly.
5

Heat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6

Roll out 2 thawed puff pastry sheets and cut into equal squares.
7

Place a scoop of filling on each square, brush edges with 1 beaten egg, fold into rectangles, and seal edges with a fork.
8

Brush tops with remaining egg and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and flaky.

Questions

Can I make Haitian Pate gluten-free?

Not cleanly. 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed has no substitute that behaves the same way in this dish. If you need strictly gluten-free, start from the gluten-free appetizer collection instead.

How long does Haitian Pate keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Haitian Pate?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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