Jamaican Meat Pies Recipe

Name: Jamaican Meat Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 lb. ground chuck; 1 c. tomato sauce; 1 Tbsp. hot pepper sauce; 1 Tbsp. tomato puree; 2 tsp. curry powder, plus additional for sprinkling; 1 c. cold mashed potatoes (leftover or boiled and mashed); salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lb. ground chuck
1 c. tomato sauce
1 Tbsp. hot pepper sauce
1 Tbsp. tomato puree
2 tsp. curry powder, plus additional for sprinkling
1 c. cold mashed potatoes (leftover or boiled and mashed)
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
To make the filling, heat the oil in a large skillet.
2
Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic.
3
Saute until the onion is translucent, but not browned, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the ground meat and saute until browned, breaking it into small pieces with your spatula.
5
Add the tomato sauce, tomato puree and hot pepper sauce; simmer 10 minutes.
6
Add the curry powder to the potatoes and stir the potatoes into the sauce to thicken it.
7
Add salt and pepper.
8
Taste the sauce and correct seasonings.
9
Cool.
10
If working ahead, cover and refrigerate filling.

182

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* 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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Meat Pies 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 Meat Pies

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Variations & substitutions

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