Description
Craving a taste of the Caribbean? This Jamaican beef patty recipe delivers savory, handheld pies with a flaky crust and intensely flavorful, juicy filling. Follow our step-by-step guide and beef patty cooking tips for patty perfection!
Ingredients
- For the Crust:
- All-purpose flour
- Cold shortening (or lard)
- Cold butter
- Turmeric powder
- Curry powder (optional)
- Salt
- Ice water
- For the Filling:
- Ground beef
- Onion
- Garlic
- Scallions
- Scotch bonnet pepper (or habanero)
- Thyme
- Curry powder
- Allspice
- Beef bouillon cube
- Breadcrumbs (optional)
- Beef broth
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Filling: Brown ground beef, drain excess fat. Add onion, garlic, scallions, and Scotch bonnet pepper. Stir in thyme, curry powder, allspice, and beef bouillon cube. Add beef broth for a juicier filling. Simmer for 15-20 minutes and cool.
- Make the Flaky Crust: Combine flour, turmeric, curry powder, and salt. Cut in cold shortening and butter until coarse crumbs form. Gradually add ice water until dough comes together. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Assemble the Patties: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out dough thinly and cut out circles. Place filling in the center, fold over, and crimp edges to seal.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Place patties on a baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg (optional). Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and filling is heated through. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a juicy filling, don’t overcook the ground beef.
- Add beef broth or gravy to the filling to keep it moist.
- Use breadcrumbs to bind the filling and prevent it from becoming too watery.
- Experiment with spice amounts to find your perfect balance.
- Leftover Jamaican beef patties can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 45 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jamaican, Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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