A bit of taste of Jamaican in embedded in the traditional Beef Patty, one of Jamaica’s most popular and loved food, on the island and abroad!
A Jamaican patty is a semicircular pastry that contains various fillings and spices baked inside a flaky shell, often tinted golden yellow with an egg yolk mixture or turmeric.
But what’s exactly a Beef Patty made of? It’s a simple pastry of a buttery flaky crust filled with minced beef. It’s very versatile and goes well if you are looking for a robust breakfast, as a snack and also perfect for lunch and dinner too.
Jamaican Beef Patties are so popular that you can also find the frozen version in most supermarkets in the US, especially in Florida, but they are pretty popular all over the place, because they are so good!
Of course you can grab the frozen version, heat up your oven and have a blast, but to make your own patty is a fun cooking experience, you can surprise your guests, or impress your Jamaican friends, creating the real deal from scratch and using fresh ingredients.
If you tried them in Jamaica and cannot get over them, check out below an original Jamaican recipe for some yummi and fresh, home made, authentic Jamaican beef patties.
Make sure to make a good batch because you can even freeze the extra and they will still be delicious and quick to make! 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.
Jamaican Beef Patties
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 336 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 373mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.
Jamaican Beef Patties Recipe Ingredients:
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1 pound ground beef
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 teaspoon curry powder
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon pepper
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3/4 teaspoon salt
Jamaican Beef Patties CRUST Ingredients:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
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Dash salt
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1/2 cup cold butter
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1/3 cup ice water
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. In a 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 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.
