Jamaican Beef Patties Recipe

Name: Jamaican Beef Patties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 onions (finely chopped); 5 garlic cloves (finely chopped); 1 lb ground beef (lean); 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ½ cup dry breadcrumbs; ½ cup chicken stock or ½ cup water; 2 green onions (finely chopped); pastry dough; 500 g plain flour; ½ teaspoon turmeric; ¼ teaspoon salt; 200 g shortening (cold,diced) or 200 g butter (cold,diced); ¼ cup ice water (lightly beaten) or 1 egg (lightly beaten)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions (finely chopped)
5 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
1 lb ground beef (lean)
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
½ cup dry breadcrumbs
½ cup chicken stock or ½ cup water
2 green onions (finely chopped)
pastry dough
500 g plain flour
½ teaspoon turmeric
¼ teaspoon salt
200 g shortening (cold,diced) or 200 g butter (cold,diced)
¼ cup ice water (lightly beaten) or 1 egg (lightly beaten)

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["Heat oil in large heavy pan.", "Add onions and garlic.", "Cook, stirring till onion wilts.", "Add ground meat.", "Cook, stirring until meat is browned.", "Sprinkle with curry powder, salt and pepper.", "Cook about 5 minutes.", "Stir in breadcrumbs and stock or water.", "Cook, stirring often, about 20 minutes.", "Mixture should be thick but not dry.", "Stir in green onions.", "Remove from heat and leave to cool.", "Make pastry by combining flour with turmeric and salt.", "Rub in butter or shortening until crumbly.", "Add water and gather into a ball.", "Roll out to about 1/4"" thickness and cut into 4"" diameter circles.", "Gather remaining dough together and lightly cut out again.", "Place about 1 Tbsp filling on each circle.", "Brush edges with lightly beaten egg, fold over and seal.", "Preheat oven to 400F", "Place patties on baking trays lined with aluminum foil.", "Brush lightly with remaining lightly beaten egg.", "Bake 25 to 30 till golden brown."]

1512

kcal

Calories

Fat

154

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 onions (finely chopped), 5 garlic cloves (finely chopped), 1 lb ground beef (lean), and more.

Yes, Jamaican Beef Patties falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jamaican Beef Patties

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Variations & substitutions

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