Jamaican Beef Patties (Beef in Pastry) Recipe

Name: Jamaican Beef Patties (Beef in Pastry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 12 lbs lean ground beef; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 fresh chili pepper, seeded and minced; 3 green onions with tops, minced; 1 tablespoon curry powder; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 14-½ teaspoon salt; 14-½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; ½ cup dry breadcrumbs, coarse; ½ cup beef stock or ½ cup chicken stock; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon curry powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 10 tablespoons unsalted butter or 10 tablespoons margarine, cut into bits; ¼ cup water, ice-cold

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 12 lbs lean ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 fresh chili pepper, seeded and minced
3 green onions with tops, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried thyme
14-½ teaspoon salt
14-½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
½ cup dry breadcrumbs, coarse
½ cup beef stock or ½ cup chicken stock
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons unsalted butter or 10 tablespoons margarine, cut into bits
¼ cup water, ice-cold

1
To make the filling: In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
2
Add the beef, onion, garlic, chili pepper and scallions.
3
Saute, stirring constantly until the mixture gives off its moisture, about 8 minutes.
4
Add the remaining filling ingredients and simmer, stirring often, for 20 minutes.
5
The filling should be moist but not wet.
6
Set aside to cool.
7
To make the pastry: Sift the flour, curry powder and salt into a large mixing bowl.
8
Mix in the butter and rub with your fingers until it is the consistency of cornmeal.
9
Add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough just holds together.
10
Cover, refrigerate for 1 hour.
11
Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
12
On a lightly floured board, roll out the pastry about 1/8-inch thick.
13
Using a 4-inch round cookie cutter, cut the pastry into disks.
14
Place 1 tablespoon of the filling slightly below the center of each round.
15
Fold over the pastry to form a half moon and seal the edges with the tines of a fork.
16
Place the patties on a lightly greased baking sheet.
17
Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

944

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 12 lbs lean ground beef, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Beef Patties (Beef in Pastry) 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.

Jamaican Beef Patties (Beef in Pastry)

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