Jamaican Beef Patties
Jamaican beef patties are a delicious Caribbean delight featuring flaky pastry surrounding a savory filling of spiced ground beef. Each bite is a flavorful adventure that combines aromatic spices with a satisfying crunch. Perfect for snacking, appetizers, or gatherings, these golden treats will transport you straight to the heart of Jamaica. Easy to customize, they can be made with various fillings to suit your taste. Get ready to impress friends and family with this irresistible recipe!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1 small Scotch bonnet pepper (finely chopped)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1/4 cup cold water
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Gradually add cold water until dough forms; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Cook onions in a skillet over medium heat until translucent. Add ground beef, cooking until browned.
- Stir in garlic powder, curry powder, and Scotch bonnet pepper; cook for an additional 5 minutes and let cool.
- Roll out chilled dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut into circles.
- Place filling on each circle, fold over, and crimp edges with a fork to seal.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush tops with egg wash and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg