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Jamaican Beef Patty

Spicy, flavorful beef stuffed in an amazing, super easy buttery dough. They come together quickly and fly off the table even faster. Simply delicious comfort food!
Course Snack
Cuisine Caribbean
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 356kcal
Author Imma

Ingredients

Patty Crust

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • ½-2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 5 ounces shortening
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 cup ice water
  • 5 ounces unsalted butter

Beef Filling

  • ½ medium onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or more
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ¼ cup bread crumbs
  • ½ scotch bonnet pepper, chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder, optional replace with salt

Instructions

Make the Patty Crust

  • Mix flour, salt, sugar, and turmeric in a food processor or by hand, and blend well. Add the butter, and shortening, followed by vinegar and water in small amounts, pulse until combined, and the dough holds together in a ball.
  • Place the dough on a well-floured surface. Divide it evenly into two parts and roll them out.
  • Using a large-mouth glass or bowl, about 4-5", cut out circles by gently pressing the dough and releasing it, shaping the meat patty dough. Continue cutting out circles until they've all been cut. 
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until ready to use.

Make the Meat Pie Filling

  • Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a saucepan, followed by onions, garlic, paprika, thyme curry, chili powder, white pepper, allspice, and chicken bouillon. Let it saute for about 2 minutes.
  • Add meat and breadcrumbs and continue cooking for 10 or more minutes, frequently stirring, to prevent burning. Then add about ½ cup of water.
  • Finally, add green onions and parsley and adjust for salt and pepper seasoning.
  • Remove from the heat and let it cool.

Assembly

  • Preheat the oven to 375℉/190℃.
  • Scoop a heaping tablespoon of filling into each circle, and brush with egg white around half of the circle. Fold over and twist with fingers gently to seal the edges of the meat pie. (Another way of sealing is by pressing the tines of a fork along the edges of the dough.)
  • Carefully arrange the patties on a baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes.
  • Serve warm, and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can freeze the assembled beef patties and bake them later.
  • Keep your dough as cold as possible for easy shaping and a tender-flaky-buttery dough.
  • Avoid overworking the dough, so the butter won't completely blend into the dough.
  • Freeze any leftover meat mixture to use for another time.
  • Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pie | Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 567mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 3.6mg