Authentic Jamaican Beef Patties Recipes

JAMAICAN BEEF PATTIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, and pinch of salt. Cut in 1/4 cup margarine and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Shape dough into a log, and cut into 10 equal sections. Roll each section into a six inch circle (approximately 1/8 inch thick). Set aside.
• Melt margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until soft and translucent. Stir in ground beef. Season with 1 teaspoon curry powder, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is evenly brown, stirring constantly. Stir in beef broth and bread crumbs. Simmer until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
• Spoon equal amounts of filling into each pastry circle. Fold over and press edges together, making a half circle. Use a fork to press edges, and brush the top of each patty with beaten egg.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

JAMAICAN BEEF PATTIES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a large bowl, add the flour, turmeric , salt, and vegetable shortening. Rub the shortening into the flour using your fingers until there are tiny pieces of shortening completely covered with flour and it has a sandy texture.
• Pour in 1/2 cup of the ice water and mix with your hands to bring the dough together. Keep adding ice water 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time until the mixture forms a smooth dough.
• Cut the dough into 2 large pieces. Wrap each and refrigerate for 30 to 40 minutes. Alternatively, before refrigerating, divide the dough into 10 to 12 individual pieces-use a food scale if you want them to be the same size.
• Gather the ingredients.
• Place the beef in a large bowl. Add the pepper and allspice. Mix together and set aside.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the onions and sauté until translucent.
• Add the chili, if using, thyme, and garlic. Continue to sauté for another minute. Season with salt to taste.
• Add the ground beef to the pan and stir to mix, breaking up any large clumps. Let cook until the meat is no longer pink.
• Add the ketchup. Adjust the seasoning, adding more salt if necessary. Pour in the water or broth, stirring to combine.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated and whatever is remaining has reduced to a thick sauce.
• Fold in the green onions. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
• Position 2 racks in the upper and lower third of the oven and heat to 350 F. ​ Generously flour the work surface. Unwrap 1 of the pieces of dough and roll it out into a very large circle.
• Cut out 3 circles with a bowl or dish of approximately 5 inches in diameter. If you divided the dough into 10 to 12 small balls, roll them all out into a circle of approximately 5 inches in diameter.
• Place about 3 heaping tablespoons of the filling onto one half of each circle. Dip a finger into a bit of water and moisten the edges of the pastry.
• Fold over the other half and press to seal. With a fork, crimp the edges to close. Cut off any extra to give the patties a uniform look.
• Place the finished patties on two parchment-lined baking sheets and continue to work until you have rolled out all of the dough and used all of the beef. Place in the fridge until ready to bake.
• Just before baking, beat the egg and the remaining 1 tablespoon of water together to make an egg wash . Brush the assembled patties with egg wash.
• Bake patties until golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes, flipping baking sheets in the oven halfway through cooking. Cool on wire racks. Enjoy warm.

AUTHENTIC JAMAICAN PATTY RECIPE (FLAKY BEEF PATTIES)

Steps:

• Pour plain flour into a large mixing bowl and add a tablespoon each of curry powder, turmeric, baking powder and salt. Mix until evenly distributed.
• Add cubes of butter into the mixing bowl and rub-in until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
• Pour half of the milk into the mixture and mix together before pouring the remaining half bit-by-bit mixing each time.
• Use your hands to bring the dough together. Then place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, you can use this time to prepare the filling.
• Pour the minced (grounded) beef into a large mixing bowl and add a tablespoon of smoked paprika, onion powder, all purpose seasoning, garlic powder and black pepper. Mix together until evenly distributed.
• Add oil to a pan and heat on a high heat. Fry the garlic, onions, spring onions, ginger, thyme and scotch bonnet for 2 to 3 mins.
• Add the minced beef meat into the frying pan and stir continuously, add a tablespoon of smoked paprika, onion powder, all purpose seasoning, garlic powder and black pepper. Continue to fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, ketchup and a tablespoon of browning sauce and mix until evenly distributed.
• Leave to simmer for 5 minutes with the lid on, then continue to stir for 2 to 3 minutes breaking any clumps with the back of your wooden spoon.
• Flour your work surface and roll out the pastry, cut out circle shapes using a bowl (or plate). Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the beef filling to the lower centre of the pastry.
• Make an egg wash by whisking an egg and use it to coat the edge of one half of the pastry. Fold over the pastry and press the edges together with your fingers. With a fork, dip it in flour and press down to create the authentic patty crimped edges.
• Preheat the oven to 180°C (gas mark 4, 350°F). Coat the pastry with an egg wash and bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes.