Jamaican Meat Patties Recipe

Name: Jamaican Meat Patties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon minced and seeded scotch bonnet peppers or 1/2 teaspoon habanero pepper; 4 teaspoons Madras curry powder; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup dried breadcrumbs; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 8 frozen discos, thawed (I use Goya brand); 1 large egg, beaten

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced and seeded scotch bonnet peppers or 1/2 teaspoon habanero pepper
4 teaspoons Madras curry powder
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup dried breadcrumbs
3/4 cup chicken broth
8 frozen discos, thawed (I use Goya brand)
1 large egg, beaten

1
Mix beef, onion, garlic, and pepper in a bowl until well blended. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef mixture and cook, breaking up chunks of meat, until beef is no longer pink.
2
Add curry powder, thyme, allspice and salt; cook, stirring, 1 minute for flavors to blend. Sprinkle with bread crumbs, then broth; stir until simmering. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook 5 to 7 minutes until liquid has almost evaporated. Set aside to cool.
3
Heat oven to 400u00b0F Coat baking sheet(s) with nonstick spray.
4
Place a large spoonful of meat mixture on1 side of each disc of dough, leaving about a 1/4-inch border all around. Moisten edges with water. Fold in half. Press edges with fork to seal. Transfer patties to baking sheet(s). Brush lightly with beaten egg.
5
Bake 15 minutes or until barely golden.

460

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Fat

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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon minced and seeded scotch bonnet peppers or 1/2 teaspoon habanero pepper, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Meat Patties falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jamaican Meat Patties

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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