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Jamaican Beef Patties (Hand Pies) Recipe

These Jamaican Beef Patties feature a spicy and flavorful beef filling encased in a golden flaky crust!
Cuisine Jamaican
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 471kcal
Author CookingTheGlobe

Ingredients

For the pastry:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon Curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup cold butter , cubed
  • 3 tablespoons ice cold water

For the filling:

  • 1 medium onion , finely chopped
  • 2 scallions , finely chopped
  • 1 Scotch bonnet or jalapeño pepper , seeds removed, chopped
  • ½ lb (225g) ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Curry powder
  • salt and pepper , to taste
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

  • The pastry. In a large bowl, add the flour, turmeric, curry, and salt. Work the butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles crumbs. Mix in the water. Shape the dough into a ball. If it's not sticky enough, add some more water until you can form a ball. On a lightly floured surface, kneed the dough for a few seconds, cover with a plastic wrap and let sit in a fridge while preparing the filling.
  • The filling Mix the onion, scallions, and the pepper with a ground beef. In a skillet, heat the oil and cook the ground beef mixture, stirring, for about 10 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well. Cover and cook for another 30 minutes. When done, let the mixture cool completely.
  • The assembly. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove the dough from the fridge and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each one of them into a 4-inch circle. Place about 1/12 of the beef filling in the middle of each circle, fold over and press edges together with a fork.
  • Place the patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes, until golden brown. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 471kcal