Jamaican patties are the reason golden pastry exists.
Flaky, buttery, turmeric-bright dough wrapped around deeply seasoned ground beef. A little spicy. A lot addictive. Eat one with coco bread or just alone. Just make extra—they disappear fast.
Ingredients
Makes 8 patties.
For the Dough:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (115g) cold butter, cubed
- ½ cup (120ml) ice water
For the Filling:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (whole, or ½ tsp dried)
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Make Dough
- Mix flour, turmeric, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
- Add ice water gradually until dough forms. Wrap and chill 30 minutes.
Step 2: Cook Filling
- Brown ground beef with onion and garlic. Drain fat.
- Add thyme, curry, allspice, and Scotch bonnet. Cook 1 minute.
- Add broth. Simmer until liquid evaporates. Remove whole pepper if used. Cool.
Step 3: Assemble
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll dough to ⅛-inch thick.
- Cut into 6-inch circles. Place filling on one half. Fold over. Crimp with a fork.
Step 4: Bake
- Brush with beaten egg. Bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Step 5: Serve
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Summary
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Chill Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: ~1.5 hours
Yield: 8 patties
Difficulty: Medium
Storage Notes
Refrigerate Baked:
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat at 350°F for 10 minutes.
Freeze Unbaked:
Assemble patties, freeze on a tray, then transfer to a bag. Bake from frozen at 375°F for 30-35 minutes.
Make It Milder:
Remove Scotch bonnet seeds or substitute with ½ teaspoon paprika + cayenne to taste.
Fillings to Try:
Chicken, veggies, saltfish, or cheese + callaloo.
