Jamaican Beef Patties Recipe

Jamaican Beef Patties

Jamaican Beef Patties are a delicious and popular pastry, embodying the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean. These savory treats, with a flaky golden crust, are filled with a rich, spiced beef filling, offering a perfect snack, appetizer, or light meal. This recipe includes an optional cheese variation for an extra layer of indulgence.

Ingredients

Pastry Dough:
🌾 2 cups Baking Emperor Cake Flour
🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt
🍛 1 teaspoon Strong Better Park Curry Powder
🧈 1 large spoon butter (approx. 1/4 cup)
🫒 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
❄️ 1/4 cup cold ice water

Beef Filling:
🛢️ 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
🧅 1/2 cup spring onion, chopped
🧅 1/2 cup white onion, chopped
🥩 1.5 lbs minced beef
🧄 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
🌿 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
🌱 1 large sprig fresh thyme
🍛 1 teaspoon Strong Better Park Curry Powder
🌶️ 1 teaspoon paprika
🥩 1 teaspoon beef seasoning
🍜 1 teaspoon soy sauce
🍅 1 pinch of ketchup
🌶️ 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper
🌾 1 tablespoon plain flour
🌶️ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Optional Variation:
🧀 Cheese

Instructions

1- Prepare the Pastry Dough:

Sieve 2 cups of Baking Emperor Cake Flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of Strong Better Park Curry Powder into a large PYREX mixing bowl. Mix well.
Add butter and 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil, rubbing them into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
Gradually add cold ice water, mixing gently until a cohesive dough forms. Avoid overworking. Shape into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 20 minutes.

2- Prepare the Beef Filling:

Heat 1/2 teaspoon of vegetable oil in the Tefal frying pan. Add chopped spring onions and white onions, sautéing until soft.
Add minced beef, breaking it up, and cook until it browns.
Stir in minced garlic, ginger, thyme, curry powder, paprika, beef seasoning, and soy sauce. Mix thoroughly.
Add ketchup, scotch bonnet pepper, and black pepper. Cook until beef is cooked through and most liquid has evaporated.
Sprinkle plain flour over the beef; stir to thicken. Cook for 2-3 more minutes.
Transfer filling to a sieve to drain excess grease. Allow to cool completely.

3- Assemble the Patties:

Lightly dust a work surface with flour.
Divide chilled dough into portions and roll each out to a thin sheet with the rolling pin.
Cut into circles with a round object.
Place a spoonful of beef filling on one half of each circle (place cheese on top if using).
Brush edges with milk or egg wash, fold, and seal using fingers and a fork to crimp the edges.
Prick the tops with a fork for steam ventilation.
Place patties on a lined baking tray.

4- Bake the Patties:

Preheat oven to Gas Mark 6 or 7 (165-180°C / 325-350°F).
Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 45-60 minutes
Servings: Not specified
Equipment: PYREX mixing bowls, Stainless steel sieve, PYREX measuring cups/jugs, Wooden rolling pin, Black-handled kitchen knife, Tefal frying pan/wok, Wooden spatula/spoon, Black metal baking tray, Parchment paper, Fork, Plastic wrap, Wooden-handled pastry brush