Jamaican Beef Patty – Immaculate Bites

Spicy Jamaican beef patty

Jamaican meat patties that are a bit different from others look like this African meat pieSpices such as cumin, garlic, onion, capsicum, allspice, thyme, paprika, and curry set the beef filling apart from the rest. I am drawing.

The beef filling is perfectly spiced. If you can stand the heat, by all means add it to your filling. I added 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper to make it spicy, but not too spicy.

You can also replace the shortening in the crust and use only butter for a more flavorful dough.

recipe ingredients

pie crust

1. flour – All-purpose flour is an important component of the crust.
2. perfume – Salt, sugar and turmeric (which tastes almost like ginger) add flavor and give the patty a bright yellow color.
3. obesity – Ultra-low temperature shortening and butter (frozen is even better) creates a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
4. liquid – Ice-cold water and vinegar keep the dough soft for an airy texture, moist crumbs, and incredible flavor.

beef filling

1. Ground beef – The star of the meat pie filling. However, you can use ground pork or chicken for your switch out.
2. seasoning – Curry, onions, garlic, paprika, allspice, dried thyme, white pepper, chili powder, parsley and green onions enhance the meat. For that lovely heat, Scotch Bonnet Pepper is an option.
3. chicken bouillon powder – For extra meaty essence and rich umami.
4. bread crumbs – This ingredient acts as a binder and keeps the meat from clumping together.

How to make Jamaican beef patties

make a crust

• mix – Combine flour, salt, sugar and turmeric in a food processor or by hand and mix well. Add the butter, shortening, vinegar and water little by little and mix until the dough comes together. (Photos 1-4)
• roll – Place the dough on a floured surface. Divide evenly into 2 equal halves and roll into balls. (Photos 5-6)
• shape – Using a wide-mouthed glass or bowl about 4 to 5 inches, lightly press and release dough to form meat patty dough. Continue cutting circles until they are all cut. (Photos 7-8)
• Chill – Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until ready to use.

make the filling

• Sauté – Put 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan, then add onion, garlic, paprika, thyme curry, chili powder, white pepper, allspice and chicken broth. Sauté for about 2 minutes.(Photos 9-11)
• Add meat and bread crumbs Continue cooking for 10 more minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Then add about ½ cup water. (Photo 12)
• Flavor adjustment – Finally add green onions and parsley and season with salt and pepper. (Photos 13-14)
• nice – Remove from heat and allow to cool.

assemble

• fill – Scoop a heaping tablespoon of filling into each circle and brush egg white around half of the circle. Gently twist with your fingers to close the edges of the meat pie. (An alternative method is to press the tip of a fork along the edge of the dough to seal.) (Photos 15-16)
• bake – Carefully arrange the patties on a baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes.
• serve Stay warm and have fun!

recipe variations

1. tomato sauce – Adds a sweet and tangy savory base to meat fillings.
2. add vegetables – You can’t go wrong with diced bell peppers, carrots, potatoes, green beans, and corn.
3. meat swap – You can also use your preferred ground meat, such as ground chicken or ground pork, for a savory patty with a lighter flavor. Try all the stuffed veggies.
4. cheese beef patty – Add your favorite cheeses such as cheddar, mozzarella or gruyere to the filling for a tantalizing cheese pull.

tips and tricks

1. Keeping the dough as cold as possible will result in a soft, buttery, flaky dough that is easy to mold.
2. Don’t overmake the batter so the butter doesn’t completely melt into the batter.
3. Freeze leftover meat mixture for another occasion.

advance instructions

These addictive pastries can be made ahead of time and frozen until the day of the event, making them perfect for any celebration. Place them in a single layer on a cookie sheet and freeze for about an hour, then remove and place in a freezer ziplock bag or container.

How to eat and store

If you have leftover meat patties (highly doubtful), refrigerate for them 3 days into an airtight container. You can also wrap it in vinyl foil or aluminum foil. freezing to 2 months.

Reheat meat patties in 177°C oven, air fryer, or toaster oven for about 10 minutes or until fully cooked. You can use the microwave, but the dough will not be crispy.

FAQ

Compatibility with Jamaican beef patties

Enjoy it as a snack, or turn it into a meal by adding simple, fun side dishes like the ones below.

1. plantain chips
2. Roti
3. easy coleslaw
4. Oven-baked corn
5. roasted vegetables
6. Dressed salad

Try more delicious pie recipes

1. tomato pie
2. shepherd pie
3. Alu (potato) pie
4. Meat pie (tortiere)
5. vegan pot pie

Conclusion

Homemade pastries are very easy to make. The beef filling is spicy and satisfying. Have you tried this deliciousness yet? Comment below on how it was done.

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This blog post was originally published in August 2016 and has been updated with additional tips, new photos, and videos.