Jamaican Beef Patties

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This Jamaican beef patty recipe makes delicious curry-flavored beef pastries popular in Jamaica and other Caribbean islands. Try serving them with peas and rice, or have them as a snack.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
10

Ingredients

Pastry:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder

  • 1 pinch salt

  • ¼ cup margarine

  • ¼ cup shortening

  • cup water

Filling:

  • 2 tablespoons margarine

  • 1 small onion, finely diced

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 teaspoon curry powder

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon pepper

  • ½ cup beef broth

  • ½ cup dry bread crumbs

  • 1 egg, beaten

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

    Ingredients to make Jamaican beef patties

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  2. Prepare pastry: Combine flour, curry powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut in margarine and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

    A bowl of flour, shortening, curry powder, and salt with a pastry cutter

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  3. Stir in water until mixture forms a ball.

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  4. Shape dough into a log and cut it into 10 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-inch circle (approximately 1/8-inch thick) on a lightly floured surface; set aside.

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  5. Prepare filling: Melt margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft and translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in ground beef; season with curry powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until beef is evenly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in beef broth and bread crumbs. Simmer until liquid is absorbed; remove from heat.

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  6. Spoon equal amounts of filling onto each pastry circle.

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  7. Fold over and press edges together, making a half-circle. Use the back of a fork to seal edges, then brush tops with beaten egg. Place pastries on a baking sheet.

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  8. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

    A parchment paper-lined baking sheet with baked Jamaican beef patties

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

371 Calories
25g Fat
24g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 371
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 467mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 181mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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