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🍽Jamaican Beef Patties
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Jamaican Beef Patties

Controlled oven heat develops an even texture while preserving the balance of the listed ingredients. These golden, crispy pastry pockets feature a buttery, flaky texture infused with subtle curry notes that envelop a rich, generously spiced meat filling.

Prep
20 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
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What to know about Jamaican Beef Patties

Jamaican-style street patties with a crisp, crackly curry-spiced pastry and a juicy beef filling, gently spicy and fragrant. Perfect as a party nibble or starter. Contains meat and dairy together (not kosher).

Timing
90 min
Serves
4
Dietary notes
Fish-free, Nut-free, Peanut-free, Sesame-free

⚠️Before cooking, check ingredient labels and cross-contact risk for your dietary needs.

This is not medical advice. For allergies or dietary restrictions, always confirm with your healthcare provider.

Instructions

Servings:4
  1. 1Make the Pastry Dough.
  2. 2To a large bowl, add flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and turmeric and mix thoroughly.
  3. 3Rub shortening into flour until there are small pieces of shortening completely covered with flour.
  4. 4Pour in 1/2 cup of the ice water and mix with your hands to bring the dough together. Keep adding ice water 2 to 3 tablespoons at a time until the mixture forms a dough.

Nutrition

Calories
1443
Protein
57.3g
Carbs
127.8g

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Chef tips

For a perfectly crisp and golden pastry, ensure you use chilled butter and don't over-handle the dough; this creates a lovely flaky texture surrounding the spiced beef. For a less spicy version suitable for children, cut down on the chillies and serve the patties alongside a tahini dip or a fresh salad to balance the rich beef flavours.

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Controlled oven heat develops an even texture while preserving the balance of the listed ingredients. These golden, crispy pastry pockets feature a buttery, flaky texture infused with subtle curry notes that envelop a rich, generously spiced meat filling.

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  • 5At this stage, you can cut the dough into 2 large pieces, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes before using it.
  • 6Alternatively, cut the dough into 10 to 12 equal pieces, place on a platter or baking sheet, cover securely with cling film and let chill for 30 minutes while you make the filling.
  • 7Make the Filling.
  • 8Add minced beef to a large bowl. Sprinkle in allspice and black pepper. Mix together and set aside.
  • 9Heat oil in a frying pan until hot.
  • 10Add onions and sauté until translucent. Add hot pepper, garlic and thyme and continue to sauté for another minute. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • 11Add seasoned minced beef and toss to mix, breaking up any clumps, and let cook until the meat is no longer pink.
  • 12Add ketchup and more salt to taste.
  • 13Pour in 2 cups of water and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce heat and let simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated and whatever is remaining has reduced to a thick sauce.
  • 14Fold in spring onions. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  • 15Assemble the Patties.
  • 16Beat the egg and water together to make an egg wash. Set aside.
  • 17Now you can prepare the dough in two ways.
  • 18First Method: Flour the work surface and rolling pin. If you had cut it into 2 large pieces, then take one of the large pieces and roll it out into a very large circle. Take a bowl with a wide rim (about 5 inches) and cut out three circles.
  • 19Place about 3 heaping tablespoons of the filling onto 1/2 of each circle. Dip a finger into the water and moisten the edges of the pastry. Fold over the other half and press to seal.
  • 20Take a fork and crimp the edges. Cut off any extra to make it look neat and uniform. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and continue to work until you have rolled all the dough and filled the patties.
  • 21Second Method: If you had pre-cut the dough into individual pieces, work with one piece of dough at a time. Roll it out on a floured surface into a 5-inch circle or a little larger. Don’t worry if the edges are not perfect.
  • 22Set 3 heaping tablespoons of the filling on one side of the circle. Dip a finger into the water and moisten the edges of the pastry. Fold over the other half and press to seal.
  • 23Take a fork and crimp the edges. Cut off any extra to make it look neat and uniform. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and continue work until you have rolled all the dough and filled the patties.
  • 24Frying and Serving the Patties.
  • 25After forming the patties, place the pans in the fridge while you heat the oven to 350 F.
  • 26Just before adding the pans with the patties to the oven, brush the patties with egg wash.
  • 27Bake patties for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 28Cool on wire racks.
  • 29To finish, serve warm.

    • Ingredients

    • 4 cups Plain Flour
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • 1 tsp Curry Powder
    • 250g Butter
    • 1 cup Water
    • 900g Minced Beef
    • 1 tsp Allspice
    • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
    • 2 tbs Vegetable Oil
    • 1 cup Onions
    • Ground Red Pepper
    • 2 tsp ground Garlic
    • 1 tbs Thyme
    • 1/4 tsp Salt
    • 2 tbs Tomato Ketchup
    • 2 cups Water
    • 1/2 cup Onions
    • 1 beaten Egg
    • 1 tbs Water
    • 1/4 cup Water

    Nutrition

    Calories
    1443
    Protein
    57.3g
    Carbs
    127.8g

    Chef tips

    For a perfectly crisp and golden pastry, ensure you use chilled butter and don't over-handle the dough; this creates a lovely flaky texture surrounding the spiced beef. For a less spicy version suitable for children, cut down on the chillies and serve the patties alongside a tahini dip or a fresh salad to balance the rich beef flavours.

    Recommended Equipment & Products

    • ⚡Electric hand mixer
      Amazon UK

    Disclosure: these are currently regular search links, not affiliate links, and we do not earn a commission. Check current prices, availability and product labels before buying.