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Jamaican Beef Patty
Homemade Jamaican Beef Patties feature a golden, flaky, buttery turmeric-infused crust wrapped around a rich, perfectly seasoned beef filling packed with bold Caribbean flavors. These authentic patties combine juicy ground beef with aromatic herbs, warm spices like allspice and paprika, and a touch of heat from scotch bonnet pepper, making them perfect for lunch, dinner, meal prep, or anytime snacking.
Ingredients
- all-purpose flour
- salt
- sugar
- turmeric powder
- cold butter
- beef fat
- ice-cold water
- ground beef
- onion
- garlic
- scallions
- fresh thyme
- paprika
- allspice
- scotch bonnet pepper
- soy sauce
- Grace Browning
- beef broth
- breadcrumbs
- black pepper
- oil
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by combining all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, and turmeric powder
- Cut in cold butter and beef fat into the flour mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs
- Add ice-cold water gradually until a dough forms, being careful not to overwork it
- Chill the dough while preparing the beef filling
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté finely chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks
- Stir in chopped scallions, fresh thyme, paprika, allspice, and scotch bonnet pepper
- Add soy sauce, Grace Browning, and beef broth to the beef mixture
- Simmer until the liquid reduces and the filling thickens
- Stir in breadcrumbs to absorb excess moisture and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper
- Allow filling to cool completely
- Roll out the chilled dough and cut into circles
- Fill each circle with beef filling, fold in half, and seal the edges
- Bake or fry the patties until the crust is golden and flaky
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