Best 11 Jamaican Meat Patties Recipes

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**Discover the Delights of Jamaican Meat Patties: A Culinary Journey into Jamaican Cuisine**

Embark on a mouthwatering adventure with Jamaican meat patties, a beloved delicacy that captures the vibrant essence of Jamaican cuisine. These golden-brown patties, expertly crafted with flaky pastry and bursting with savory fillings, are a symphony of flavors that tantalize the taste buds. Indulge in the classic beef patty, a harmonious blend of seasoned ground beef, aromatic herbs, and a hint of spicy heat. For a unique twist, explore the ackee and saltfish patty, a delectable combination of ackee fruit, salted codfish, and a medley of herbs and spices. Vegetarian delight awaits in the callaloo patty, boasting a vibrant filling of callaloo greens, tomatoes, onions, and a touch of Caribbean spices. And for those who crave a taste of the sea, the shrimp patty offers a succulent filling of fresh shrimp, seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, enveloped in a crispy pastry shell. Whichever patty you choose, prepare to be captivated by the explosion of flavors that define Jamaican meat patties.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

JAMAICAN BEEF PATTIES



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My mom was born in Jamaica and lived there until she moved to the United States during her university years. I've loved this Jamaican beef patty recipe for most of my life. The savory flavor and spices are just right, and the pastry is flaky and delicious. -Natasha Watson, Douglasville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
Dash salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1/3 cup ice water
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 6-8 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in curry powder, thyme, pepper and salt; set aside. For crust, in a large bowl, whisk together flour, curry powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add water; stir just until moistened. Divide dough into 8 portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 6-in. circle. Place about 1/4 cup filling on 1 half of each circle. Fold crust over filling. Press edges with a fork to seal., Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets; brush with beaten egg. Bake until light brown, 22-25 minutes. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer to freezer containers; return to freezer. To use, bake pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a preheated 350° oven until heated through, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

JAMAICAN BEEF PATTIES



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These are delicious curry-flavored beef pastries that can be found in Jamaica and other Caribbean islands. Try serving them with some Peas and Rice, or just have them as a snack.

Provided by JEFFOLEE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
1 dash salt
¼ cup margarine
¼ cup shortening
⅓ cup water
2 tablespoons margarine
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ cup beef broth
½ cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, and pinch of salt. Cut in 1/4 cup margarine and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Shape dough into a log, and cut into 10 equal sections. Roll each section into a six inch circle (approximately 1/8 inch thick). Set aside.
  • Melt margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until soft and translucent. Stir in ground beef. Season with 1 teaspoon curry powder, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is evenly brown, stirring constantly. Stir in beef broth and bread crumbs. Simmer until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
  • Spoon equal amounts of filling into each pastry circle. Fold over and press edges together, making a half circle. Use a fork to press edges, and brush the top of each patty with beaten egg.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 57.2 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 466.9 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

JAMAICAN BEEF PATTIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 15 cocktail or 6 large

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 cup cold butter or shortening
3/4 cup iced water
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 egg yolks
Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1/4 cup water)
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 medium onion, diced
4 sprigs scallions, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon Scotch Bonnet pepper, chopped
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
Water
1 cup bread crumbs
Fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • For the dough: Combine flour, salt, and curry powder in work bowl of food processor, pulse to combine. Add the butter or shortening and process until the mixture looks like fine crumbs. In a bowl combine water, vinegar, and egg yolks. Add wet mixture to work bowl and pulse until a ball forms. Cover dough in plastic wrap and let rest in refrigerator for 1/2 hour.
  • For the filling: Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat, add onions, scallions, thyme, and Scotch bonnet peppers. When onion begins to soften, add ground beef, salt, and enough water to barely cover meat, simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Add bread crumbs and adjust with salt and pepper, allow to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Roll the dough out to 1/8-inch thick. Cut the dough into 6-inch circles. Place 2 tablespoons of the meat filling onto half of each dough round. Brush the edges of the dough with the egg wash. Fold the dough over the filling to make a half moon shape and press to seal. Place the patties on a parchment lined cookie sheet and place in the oven for 25 to 35 minutes.

JAMAICAN BEEF PATTIES



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With this Jamaican beef patties recipe, you can learn how to make a popular Caribbean appetizer that is available from street vendors and restaurants.

Provided by Cynthia Nelson

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Appetizer

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 23

For the Pastry Dough:
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground turmeric, or curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
250 grams vegetable shortening, cold
1 cup water, ice-cold; plus more if needed
For the Filling:
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup diced onions
Optional: minced hot pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
Salt, to taste
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 cups water
1/2 cup green onions, finely sliced; white and green parts
For Assembling:
Flour, for dusting the work surface
1/4 cup water, plus 1 tablespoon water
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a large bowl, add the flour, turmeric , salt, and vegetable shortening. Rub the shortening into the flour using your fingers until there are tiny pieces of shortening completely covered with flour and it has a sandy texture.
  • Pour in 1/2 cup of the ice water and mix with your hands to bring the dough together. Keep adding ice water 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time until the mixture forms a smooth dough.
  • Cut the dough into 2 large pieces. Wrap each and refrigerate for 30 to 40 minutes. Alternatively, before refrigerating, divide the dough into 10 to 12 individual pieces-use a food scale if you want them to be the same size.
  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Place the beef in a large bowl. Add the pepper and allspice. Mix together and set aside.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the onions and sauté until translucent.
  • Add the chili, if using, thyme, and garlic. Continue to sauté for another minute. Season with salt to taste.
  • Add the ground beef to the pan and stir to mix, breaking up any large clumps. Let cook until the meat is no longer pink.
  • Add the ketchup. Adjust the seasoning, adding more salt if necessary. Pour in the water or broth, stirring to combine.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated and whatever is remaining has reduced to a thick sauce.
  • Fold in the green onions. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
  • Position 2 racks in the upper and lower third of the oven and heat to 350 F. ​ Generously flour the work surface. Unwrap 1 of the pieces of dough and roll it out into a very large circle.
  • Cut out 3 circles with a bowl or dish of approximately 5 inches in diameter. If you divided the dough into 10 to 12 small balls, roll them all out into a circle of approximately 5 inches in diameter.
  • Place about 3 heaping tablespoons of the filling onto one half of each circle. Dip a finger into a bit of water and moisten the edges of the pastry.
  • Fold over the other half and press to seal. With a fork, crimp the edges to close. Cut off any extra to give the patties a uniform look.
  • Place the finished patties on two parchment-lined baking sheets and continue to work until you have rolled out all of the dough and used all of the beef. Place in the fridge until ready to bake.
  • Just before baking, beat the egg and the remaining 1 tablespoon of water together to make an egg wash . Brush the assembled patties with egg wash.
  • Bake patties until golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes, flipping baking sheets in the oven halfway through cooking. Cool on wire racks. Enjoy warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 288 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 38 g, ServingSize 10 to 12 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

JAMAICAN BEEF PATTIES (AKA MEAT PIES OR PASTIES)



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Make and share this Jamaican Beef Patties (Aka Meat Pies or Pasties) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 50m

Yield 10 patties

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 dash salt
1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup shortening
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons margarine
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Combine flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, and pinch of salt. Cut in 1/4 cup margarine and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Do not overstir; that makes tough crust. Shape dough into a log, and cut into 10 equal sections. Roll each section into a six inch circle (approximately 1/8 inch thick). Set aside.
  • Next, prepare the filling.: Melt margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until soft and translucent. Stir in ground beef. Season with 1 teaspoon curry powder, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is browned, stirring constantly. Stir in beef broth and bread crumbs. Simmer until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
  • Now make the patties: Spoon some filling into each pastry circle. Fold over and press edges together, making a half circle. Use a fork to press edges, and brush the top of each patty with beaten egg.
  • Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 25 - 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • NOTE: If you have the time and organization, it might be best to make the filling in advance, long enough to cool down before fillng the pastry. Otherwise, it might melt the pastry somewhat. Just a thought from a review on another recipe.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.4, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 49.4, Sodium 450.4, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 12.8

JAMAICAN MEAT PATTIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 to 10 patties

Number Of Ingredients 27

Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup water or beef stock
3 tablespoons Jamaican rum
To assemble the patties:
Flour for rolling out the dough
2 egg yolks, beaten with 1 teaspoon of rum
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons dried turmeric or annatto
2 teaspoons salt
8 tablespoons vegetable shortening
4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter
1 large onion, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups chopped)
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1 pound ground beef
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric or annatto
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional
2 sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped
3 scallions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
1 pound ripe tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped

Steps:

  • For the pastry: Sift the flour, turmeric, and salt into a large bowl. Using your fingers, two knives, or a pastry blender, cut in the shortening and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Working quickly, add only enough water to form a firm dough. Do not overwork pastry. Form dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 1/2 hours or overnight.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil until hot but not smoking. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute. Add the ground beef, turmeric, cumin, allspice, cardamom, hot peppers, and thyme and cook until the beef is browned and spices are fragrant, about 10 minutes. Add the scallions, parsley, tomatoes, and stock and simmer for about 25 minutes, until the flavors have come together and almost all of the liquid has evaporated. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper, remove from the heat and stir in the rum. Set aside to cool before assembling the patties.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry and cut into circles about 6 to 7 inches in diameter. Spoon a scant 1/4 cup of the cooled filling onto the center of one side of each circle, and lightly brush the edges of the circle with a little of the beaten egg yolk mixture. Fold the other half of the pastry over so that the edges meet, and use a fork to crimp the edges together. Lightly brush the top of each patty with a little of the beaten egg yolk mixture. Place the patties on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

JAMAICAN BEEF PATTIES



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Make and share this Jamaican Beef Patties recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rob6543

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-15 patties, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 -3 teaspoon cooking oil
2 stalks scallions, finely chopped
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons thyme
1 habanero, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ketchup
1 teaspoon paprika
3/4-1 1/2 cup water
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 cup butter or 1 cup shortening
3/4 cup ice water
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 egg yolks
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • --------DoughDirections---------.
  • Combine flour, salt, and curry powder in work bowl of food processor, pulse to combine.
  • Add butter or shortening and process until mixture looks like fine crumbs.
  • In a bowl combine water, vinegar, and egg yolks.
  • Add wet mixture to work bowl and pulse until a ball forms.
  • Cover dough in plastic wrap and let rest in refrigerator for 1/2 hour.
  • ---------FillingDirections----------.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix together meat, scallions, salt, onion and 1 tablespoon of thyme.
  • Place in the frying pan with a teaspoon of cooking oil and cook over medium heat until meat is cooked, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour off excess fat.
  • Add in breadcrumbs, the rest of the thyme, black pepper, habanero, paprika, and ketchup.
  • Cook 15 minutes more, adding water as necessary to keep the mixture moist.
  • Cool before filling pastry.
  • Roll the dough out to 1/8-inch thick.
  • Cut the dough into 6-inch circles or whatever shapes you want.
  • Put filling on one half of the dough.
  • Brush the edges of the dough with the beaten egg.
  • Fold the dough over the filling to make a half moon shape and press the edges together firmly, sealing them with a fork.
  • Place the patties on a greased cookie sheet and bake 20-25 minutes.
  • If making cocktail size, cut the dough into 3-inch circles.

JAMAICAN BEEF PATTIES



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The Jamaican beef patty is an island's history in the palm of a hand. Dubbed Jamaica's "No. 1 fast food" by Enid Donaldson, author of "The Real Taste of Jamaica," a beef patty's filling is spiced, then baked inside of a suet dough. These pastries are often filled with seasoned ground beef, but can include pork, lamb, lobster, shrimp, cheese, chicken and ackee. The dish is a byproduct of Jamaica's long history - the introduction of spices from African slaves, as well as Indian and Chinese indentured laborers, impacted the patty's development. But while this meal is found throughout Jamaica, it's also present wherever the Caribbean diaspora is around the globe. Both the dough and the filling can be made prior to baking. Eat with coco bread for a more substantial meal.

Provided by Bryan Washington

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 patties

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 1/2 cups/450 grams all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
3 teaspoons/7 grams ground turmeric
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1 cup/187 grams vegetable shortening
1/2 packed cup/67 grams minced or ground unrendered beef suet (see Tip)
1/2 to 3/4 cup/118 to 177 milliliters ice cold water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 small Scotch bonnet peppers, seeded and minced
1 medium onion, diced
1 pound beef chuck, minced or ground
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon soy sauce, preferably dark soy sauce
2 small beef stock cubes (14 grams), dissolved in 3 tablespoons boiling water

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Whisk flour in a medium bowl, then whisk in turmeric, sugar and salt. Work in shortening and beef suet quickly, rubbing them into the dry ingredients with your fingers until the mixture is evenly crumbly. Gradually add 1/2 cup ice cold water while stirring with your hands to form the dough. If the dough isn't coming together, add more water by the tablespoon as necessary. Form dough into a ball, cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.
  • While the dough is chilling, make the filling: Heat a large frying pan over medium, then add vegetable oil. Fry scotch bonnet peppers and onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 4 to 8 minutes. Season with allspice, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, soy sauce and the beef stock mixture. Cook, stirring, until most of the liquid evaporates, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a dish and let cool completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator. (The filling can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.)
  • When ready to assemble patties, heat oven to 375 degrees. Remove dough from the refrigerator and roll on a lightly floured work surface with a lightly floured pin into a 12-inch square. (Turmeric will stain a porous work surface. Roll between sheets of parchment paper if needed.) Fold dough in half to form a rectangle, then fold again the other way to form a square. Roll again into a 12-inch square. Repeat this process 3 more times, letting dough rest as needed if it's too stiff to roll. Roll to 1/8-inch thickness, then use a bowl or pastry cutter to cut out 10 (6-inch) rounds, rerolling scraps as necessary.
  • Divide beef mixture among rounds, spooning about 1/4 cup onto one side of each round. Fold the other side of each round over the meat until the edges meet. Using a fork, seal the edges, then prick the center of each to allow steam to escape.
  • Place patties on 1 or 2 baking sheets, and bake until pastry is set and golden, 22 to 25 minutes. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

JAMAICAN MEAT PATTIES



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These meat pies are so good, easy to make, and travel well. Be careful with the hot peppers; Scotch bonnets are super spicy. To make these kid friendly, we usually don't add the peppers until just before filling, setting aside some plain filling for the sensitive mouths. These are really good with pineapple coleslaw. I got this recipe from the September 2006 issue from Womans Day magazine.

Provided by Mariah

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 55m

Yield 8 patties, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Heat oven to 400°F Coat baking sheet(s) with nonstick spray.
  • 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.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until barely golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.8, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 126.6, Sodium 449.8, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.6, Protein 27.2

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Nicely spiced and not difficult to make. I use a little gadget for making perogies that cuts the circle, folds the pastry in half once the meat is in and crimps the edges (great investment of two bucks!). They turn out smaller, but are a good size for an appetizer. I serve these with a commercial Jerk barbecue sauce.

Provided by Just Call Me Martha

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h30m

Yield 24 patties

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable shortening
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup water (or more)
2 medium onions, finely chopped
3 scallions, including tops finely chopped
2 hot peppers, finely chopped (preferably scotch bonnet)
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
2 tablespoons oil
5 cups fresh breadcrumbs
3/4 teaspoon ground thyme
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
salt and pepper
3/4-1 cup water

Steps:

  • Pastry: Sift together flour, baking powder, turmeric, curry and salt.
  • Cut in shortening with pastry blender or until pastry has consistency of corn meal. (I have used food processor and "pulsed" the mixture with good results) Add egg to water and mix well.
  • Add just enough of this mixture to flour mixture in order to hold dough together, mixing it in with your fingers.
  • Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Filling: Add chopped onions and peppers to ground beef and mix well with hands.
  • Heat oil in large frying pan or dutch oven.
  • Add meat mixture.
  • Cook until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Add breadcrumbs and seasonings and stir well.
  • Add water.
  • Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or as long as needed to evaporate the excess liquid (mixture should be just wet, not runny or not dry).
  • Allow meat mixture to cool while rolling pastry.
  • Divide the dough into 24 even-sized pieces.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out each piece of dough to a thickness of 3/8 of an inch and cut into 4 inch circle.
  • Keep patty dough circles moist by stacking and covering them with a damp cloth.
  • After all circles are cut, take one at a time and spoon on enough filling to cover half the circle.
  • Fold the other half over, and seal the edges by crimping with a fork.
  • Bake the patties on ungreased baking sheets and bake at 400°F for 30-35 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.1, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 27.2, Sodium 292.5, Carbohydrate 33.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 11.3

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Make and share this Jamaican Beef Patties recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nat Da Brat

Categories     Caribbean

Time 1h

Yield 30 patties

Number Of Ingredients 16

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
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup chicken stock or 1/2 cup water
2 green onions (finely chopped)
pastry dough
500 g plain flour
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon salt
200 g shortening (cold,diced) or 200 g butter (cold,diced)
1/4 cup ice water (lightly beaten) or 1 egg (lightly beaten)

Steps:

  • 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 400°F
  • Place patties on baking trays lined with aluminum foil.
  • Brush lightly with remaining lightly beaten egg.
  • Bake 25 to 30 till golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.8, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 10.4, Sodium 126.8, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.6, Protein 5.5

Tips:

  • Use ground beef with a higher fat content. This will help keep the patties moist and flavorful.
  • Don't overmix the meat. Overmixing can make the patties tough.
  • Season the meat well. Jamaican meat patties are known for their bold flavors, so don't be afraid to use plenty of spices.
  • Let the patties rest before cooking. This will help them hold their shape and cook evenly.
  • Cook the patties over medium heat. This will help prevent them from burning.
  • Serve the patties hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Jamaican meat patties are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy these tasty patties at home. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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