Description
Learn how to make authentic Jamaican Beef Patties with this easy-to-follow recipe. Enjoy the perfect balance of spicy ground beef filling and flaky, golden crust. This guide includes step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and variations to create the ultimate Caribbean snack at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon Scotch bonnet pepper (or less, to taste)
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (for color)
- 6–8 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Filling: Brown ground beef, drain fat, add onion and garlic until softened. Stir in curry powder, thyme, allspice, and Scotch bonnet pepper. Cook for 1 minute. Pour in beef broth and simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Cool completely.
- Make the Patty Dough: Whisk together flour, salt, and turmeric powder. Cut in shortening and cold butter until coarse crumbs form. Gradually add ice water until the dough just comes together. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Assemble the Patties: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out circles. Place a spoonful of cooled beef filling in the center. Fold dough over, crimp edges with a fork. Brush tops with beaten egg or milk.
- Bake to Perfection: Place patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and flaky. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use Cold Ingredients: Essential for a flaky crust.
- Don’t Overwork the Dough: Can result in a tough crust. Mix until just combined and let it rest.
- Spice It Right: Adjust Scotch bonnet pepper to your preference.
- Cool the Filling: Prevents the dough from becoming soggy.
- Seal Well: Prevents filling from leaking out during baking.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jamaican, Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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