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Jamaican-Beef-Patties-Recipe

Jamaican Beef Patties

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Experience the mouthwatering taste of Jamaican Beef Patties. This recipe features tender ground beef combined with aromatic spices, all wrapped in a delightful, flaky pastry. It’s an ideal option for a quick dinner or a comforting homemade snack that everyone will enjoy!

  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • ½ medium onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder (optional, or replace with salt)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ¼ cup bread crumbs
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional)
  • ½ scotch bonnet pepper, chopped (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • ½–2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 5 ounces unsalted butter, frozen
  • 5 ounces shortening, very cold
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup ice water
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten with a tablespoon of water for the egg wash

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a saucepan or deep skillet. Add the onions, garlic, paprika, allspice, curry powder, thyme, white pepper, chili powder, and chicken bouillon. Sauté for about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the ground beef, break it up, and cook until no longer pink. Add the breadcrumbs and about ½ cup of water, and simmer until slightly thickened.
  3. Add the green onions and parsley. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, and optionally make the filling smoother with an immersion blender.
  4. Remove from the heat and let the mixture cool while preparing the crust.

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Notes

Feel free to adjust spices based on your heat preference, especially the scotch bonnet pepper.
For a flaky pastry, ensure the butter and shortening are cold before use.
Let the filling cool completely to maintain the pastry’s texture.

  • Author: jeremy
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 75 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Jamaican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 patty
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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