Jamaican Beef Patties Spiced (Print-Friendly Format)
Golden pastry pockets filled with flavorful beef, wrapped in a spiced, flaky crust for true island taste.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Dough
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120 g frozen vegetable shortening
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2.5 g ground turmeric
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5 g salt
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120 g frozen unsalted butter, diced
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310 g plain flour
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120 ml icy cold water
→ Filling
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15 ml soy sauce
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1 g ground black pepper
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225 g minced beef
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50 g breadcrumbs
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1 egg, for brushing
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1 g thyme leaves
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1 g cayenne pepper (optional)
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120 ml beef stock
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 small onion, finely diced
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5 g salt
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5 g Jamaican curry powder
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1 g ground allspice
# How to Make It:
01 -
Combine flour, turmeric, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add frozen butter and shortening, working them in with fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually pour in icy cold water and mix just until a cohesive dough forms. Shape into a disc, wrap in cling film, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook minced beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Add minced garlic, diced onion, thyme leaves, salt, black pepper, curry powder, allspice, and optional cayenne. Stir in soy sauce and beef stock. Simmer for 10 minutes, then mix in breadcrumbs and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and allow filling to cool.
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Preheat oven to 190°C. On a lightly floured surface, roll chilled dough to about 3 mm thickness. Cut out circles approximately 15 cm wide. Spoon 30 ml of filling onto one side of each circle, fold over to create a half-moon, and seal the edges by pressing with a fork. Brush tops with beaten egg.
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Transfer patties onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake in the oven for 20–25 minutes until crisp and deeply golden.
# Additional Information:
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Ensure butter and shortening are freezer-cold for optimal flakiness in the crust. Avoid overworking the dough to maintain a tender texture.
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Adjust cayenne to your heat preference or substitute with Scotch bonnet pepper for authentic Caribbean spice.
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Store cooked patties in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Freeze unbaked patties for up to 3 months; bake from frozen at 190°C for 30–35 minutes.