Jamaican Beef Patty Recipe
If you love spicy, flaky and savory snacks, you will adore this Jamaican Beef Patty Recipe. These golden pastries are filled with seasoned beef and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
For the pastry:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup cold butter cubed
- ½ cup cold shortening cubed
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 tsp turmeric powder for color
For the filling:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper minced (optional for heat)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp allspice
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup beef broth
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 tsp thyme dried
- 1 egg beaten (for brushing)
Instructions
Make the Pastry
- Combine flour, salt, and turmeric in a bowl. Add butter and shortening. Mix until crumbly.
Add Cold Water
- Gradually add cold water. Mix until dough forms. Wrap in plastic. Chill 30 minutes.
Prepare the Filling
- Heat a pan. Add onions, garlic, and Scotch bonnet. Cook 2–3 minutes until soft.
Cook the Beef
- Add ground beef. Break it apart. Cook until no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
Add Spices and Tomato Paste
- Mix in paprika, allspice, thyme, salt, black pepper, and tomato paste. Stir well.
Simmer With Broth
- Pour in beef broth. Simmer 5–7 minutes until thick. Add green onions. Cool filling.
Roll the Dough
- Roll chilled dough on floured surface. Make a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
Cut Pastry Shapes
- Cut dough into rectangles (4x6 inches). Adjust size as needed.
Fill the Patties
- Place 1–2 tbsp beef filling in center of each rectangle. Do not overfill.
Seal the Patties
- Fold dough over filling. Press edges with fork to seal tightly.
Brush With Egg Wash
- Brush beaten egg over top of each patty. This gives golden color.
Bake the Patties
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place patties on parchment-lined sheet. Bake 20–25 minutes.
Cool Slightly
- Remove from oven. Cool 5 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy golden patties.
Notes
- Chill the dough well to get a flaky crust.
- Do not overfill, or patties may burst while baking.
- Use a fork to seal edges tightly for a neat look.
- Adjust Scotch bonnet pepper based on spice preference.
- Make extra filling and freeze for future use.