Jamaican Beef Patties
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Jamaican Beef Patties
Description
This recipe for Jamaican Beef Patties uses a self-rising flour dough enhanced with turmeric and butter to create a golden, flaky crust. The filling marries lean ground beef with aromatic onions, fiery scotch bonnet pepper, and seasoning including paprika, allspice, garlic powder, and black pepper. A rich broth made with dissolved beef stock, soy sauce, and breadcrumbs is simmered with the meat to add moisture and bind the filling. After chilling, the dough is rolled out, filled with the cooled meat mixture, folded, sealed, and cooked either in the oven or air fryer for a crisp exterior and savory interior.
The spiced crust gives a signature yellow hue common in Jamaican patties, while the filling balances heat and umami. These patties are individually sized for easy serving as snacks, appetizers, or a meal accompanied by sides like salad or rice and peas. The recipe includes precautions when handling the scotch bonnet pepper to avoid irritation.
Ingredients
- 450 grams self-rising flour about 3 cups plus 2 tbsp, plus more for dusting
- 1 pound ground beef 93% lean
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 onion minced, medium
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper (de-seeded and diced (wear gloves))
- 3 tbsp Turmeric ground
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tbsp butter diced small, chilled
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons ice water
- 1 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
- milk for brushing, or water
- 1 beef stock cube (such as Maggi)
- 2/3 cup water boiling
- 1 tsp paprika sweet
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp breadcrumb or flour
- 2 tbsp soy sauce dark soy sauce; or Worcestershire sauce; or browning
Instructions
- Sift the flour into a bowl then stir in the sugar, salt and turmeric. Add the butter and rub them into the dry ingredients until you have a crumbly texture.
- Meanwhile, make the filling. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the meat and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, about 5 minutes.
- Air fry 325F 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway.
- Gradually add ice water to create a dough. Roll the dough into a ball, wrap in cling wrap and chill in the fridge 1 hour.
- Add the onion and scotch bonnet and cook 3 minutes, until soft. Add the garlic powder, salt and black pepper.
- Dissolve beef cube in boiling water and add to the skillet with the paprika, allspice, breadcrumb or flour and the soy sauce or other sauce. Stir and simmer 20 minutes, then set aside to cool completely.
- When ready to cook, preheat oven to 350F.
- Take the chilled dough out of the fridge. Dust work surface and rolling pin with flour so the dough doesn’t stick.
- Roll out the dough, when flat fold it into a square then roll again. Repeat 2 to 3 times to create a traditional patty crust.
- Roll the dough out to about 1/16th thickness.
- Place an upturned bowl or lid about 6 inches in diameter on top and carefully cut around it with a sharp knife. You should get 12 total, with a 6-inch size.
- Divide the meat mixture between each, about 3 tablespoons each and spoon it onto one side of the circle.
- Brush a little milk (or water) around the edge of the dough and carefully fold the patty over so the edges meet. Use your fingers to press and seal them, then use a fork and press around the edges.
- Poke a few holes on top with the fork to make steam holes and place on a baking sheet. Bake 25 minutes, until golden.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1patty | |
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 11.5g | 23% |
| Fat | 4.5g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 412mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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