Authentic Jamaican Beef Patties
Flaky, golden-yellow turmeric pastry pockets filled with a rich, spiced, and savory ground beef filling infused with Scotch bonnet and thyme.
Ingredients
Golden Turmeric Pastry
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup cold vegetable shortening
- 3/4 cup ice cold water
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
Spiced Beef Filling
- 500g ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, finely minced
- 3 scallions, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, finely minced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp ground allspice (pimento)
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt and black pepper
Instructions
Make the Turmeric Pastry
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, turmeric, curry powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter and shortening using a pastry cutter until crumbly. Add ice water and vinegar, kneading gently just until dough comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour.
Cook the Spiced Beef Filling
In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced onion, scallions, garlic, and Scotch bonnet for 3-4 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
Season and Simmer
Stir in thyme, allspice, curry powder, cumin, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and beef broth. Simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in breadcrumbs to bind into a juicy filling. Let cool completely.
Roll and Assemble Patties
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Roll dough on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out 6-inch circles. Place 2-3 tablespoons of beef filling on one half of each circle. Fold pastry over and crimp edges firmly with a fork.
Bake to Golden Perfection
Place patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the crust is crisp, flaky, and golden yellow. Let cool for 5 minutes and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet.