Jamaican Beef Patty

Name: Jamaican Beef Patty
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1/2 tsp salt (for pastry); 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes; 6-8 tbsp ice water; 1 lb ground beef (85/15); 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper (or habanero), seeded, minced; 2 stalks scallions (green onions), thinly sliced; 1 tsp ground allspice; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp mild curry powder; 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup beef broth; 1 tsp salt (for filling); 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1 large egg (for egg wash), beaten with 1 tbsp water

Vibrant golden pastry shells tinted with turmeric and filled with boldly spiced ground beef seasoned with Scotch bonnet pepper, allspice, and thyme - a beloved Caribbean street food.

75 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp salt (for pastry)
3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
6-8 tbsp ice water
1 lb ground beef (85/15)
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper (or habanero), seeded, minced
2 stalks scallions (green onions), thinly sliced
1 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp mild curry powder
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup beef broth
1 tsp salt (for filling)
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 large egg (for egg wash), beaten with 1 tbsp water

Instructions

1

Make the pastry: whisk 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp ground turmeric, and 1/2 tsp salt (for pastry) in a bowl. Rub in 3/4 cup cut into cubes cold unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add 6-8 tbsp a tablespoon at a time, mixing just until dough comes together. Wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes.
2

While dough chills, make the filling: cook 1 lb ground beef (85/15) in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C). Drain excess fat.
3

Add 1/2 medium finely diced yellow onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 seeded, minced Scotch bonnet pepper (or habanero), and 2 stalks thinly sliced scallions (green onions) to the skillet and cook 3 minutes until softened.
4

Stir in 1 tsp ground allspice, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp mild curry powder, 1 tsp salt (for filling), and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Add 1/2 cup beef broth and 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs. Cook, stirring, until liquid is mostly absorbed and filling is moist but not wet, about 4 minutes. Cool completely.
5

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6

Divide chilled dough into 4 portions. Roll each into an oval roughly 7 x 5 inches. Spoon a quarter of the cooled filling onto one half of each oval, leaving a 3/4-inch border. Fold the other half over and crimp the edges firmly with a fork to seal.
7

Place patties on the baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten with 1 tbsp water large egg (for egg wash). Bake until deeply golden and flaky, about 25-30 minutes. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Jamaican Beef Patty need?

For Jamaican Beef Patty, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork. The oven is also used at 375 F (about 190 C) in step 5.

How do I know when Jamaican Beef Patty is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 7: cook until deeply golden and flaky. A reading of 160 F on a thermometer settles it.

Why rest the meat in Jamaican Beef Patty?

Step 7 reads: "Rest 5 minutes before serving." Heat drives the juices toward the center. The rest in step 7 lets them spread back out, so they stay in the meat instead of running onto the board when you cut.

Is there a substitute for allspice in Jamaican Beef Patty?

The entry for Jamaican Beef Patty calls for 1 tsp ground allspice. In its place: Equal parts ground cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Jamaican Beef Patty?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Jamaican Beef Patty uses 1 lb ground beef (85/15).

Can I make Jamaican Beef Patty less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Jamaican Beef Patty comes from 1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper (or habanero), seeded, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the Scotch bonnet, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

Can I start Jamaican Beef Patty the day before?

Yes. Step 1 is a built-in pause of 30 minutes: "Wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 2 when you are ready to finish.

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