Jamaican Beef Patty
Dive into the irresistible world of Jamaican Beef Patties! These golden, flaky pastries are stuffed with tender, seasoned beef and a medley of bold spices, making them a delightful treat for any time of day. Whether you're looking for a satisfying snack or a hearty meal, these savory hand pies are sure to tantalize your taste buds!
Prep
60
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
450
Protein
28g
Carbs
42g
Fat
15g
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- bread (to taste)
- 250 ml cold water
- curry powder (to taste)
- garlic (to taste)
- green pepper (to taste)
- onion (to taste)
- scotch bonnet pepper (to taste)
- soy sauce (to taste)
- turmeric (to taste)
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Dice or grate the cold butter and freeze for 30 minutes.
- 2
Mix all dry ingredients (flour, curry powder, turmeric) in a large bowl.
- 3
Add half of the cold butter and mix to distribute evenly.
- 4
Slowly add cold water and knead the dough gently to avoid melting the butter.
- 5
Wrap the dough and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- 6
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1.5 inches thick.
- 7
Add a quarter of the remaining cold butter to the dough and fold it in.
- 8
Refrigerate the dough for another 30 minutes.
- 9
Roll out the dough to approximately 3mm thick.
- 10
Place two tablespoons of beef filling in two separate piles on the dough.
- 11
Fold the dough over the filling, cut, and crimp the edges.
- 12
Bake at 425°F for 15-20 minutes or 25-30 minutes from frozen.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Keep butter at 32-35°F during lamination to create distinct fat layers that steam during baking, producing the signature flaky texture of authentic Jamaican patty crust.technique32-35°F
- ✓Toast curry powder in a dry pan for 30-45 seconds at medium heat before adding to dough to activate volatile oils and eliminate raw flour taste that can make the crust bitter.ingredient30-45 seconds
- ✓Roll dough to exactly 1/8-inch thickness because thicker crusts won't cook through at 400°F in 25 minutes, while thinner ones will crack during filling.technique1/8-inch thickness
- ✓Chill assembled patties for 15 minutes before baking so butter firms up and prevents dough from shrinking back during the first 10 minutes of baking.timing15 minutes
- ✓Cook beef filling to internal temperature of 160°F and let cool completely before assembly, as hot filling creates steam that makes bottom crust soggy.timing160°F
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