Description
These Jamaican Beef Patties are the perfect blend of a flaky, golden crust filled with a rich, spiced beef filling. With a buttery pastry infused with curry and turmeric and a savory filling bursting with aromatic spices, this dish is a must-try for anyone craving a delicious handheld treat.
Ingredients
For the Flaky Crust:
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 3 tablespoons chilled water
- 10 tablespoons chilled butter (cubed)
For the Savory Filling:
- 500g ground beef
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup chopped spring onion
- 1 Scotch Bonnet pepper (chopped)
- 1 cup chicken or beef broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Flavorful Filling
- In a hot pan, cook the ground beef without oil until browned, then set aside.
- In the same pan, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic, spring onion, and Scotch Bonnet pepper, cooking for another minute.
- Return the browned beef to the pan, mixing well with the aromatics.
- Stir in the paprika, black pepper, onion powder, oregano, and ketchup.
- Pour in the broth and simmer for 15–20 minutes until about 2 tablespoons of liquid remain.
Step 2: Make the Buttery Crust
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, curry powder, and turmeric.
- Add the chilled butter cubes and mix with your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in chilled water and gently gather the dough (do not knead).
- Form the dough into a disc, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 40 minutes.
Step 3: Shape and Fill the Patties
- Lightly dust your work surface and roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thickness.
- Fold the dough into a square, then roll it out again and trim the edges.
- Cut the dough into six smaller rectangles, reserving scraps to form an additional patty.
- Fill each pastry with beef filling, leaving space around the edges.
- Fold each crust in half and seal the edges by crimping with a fork.
Step 4: Bake to Golden Perfection
Notes
- For extra flaky pastry, chill the dough for at least an hour before rolling it out.
- Adjust the spice level by using more or less Scotch Bonnet pepper.
- Serve with a side of hot sauce or a refreshing cucumber salad.
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jamaican