Jamaican Beef Patty

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Jamaican Beef Patty.

1. Step 1

   Begin by gathering all your ingredients and preheating your oven to a toasty 400°F (200°C).

2. Step 2

   In a mixing bowl, blend together the flour, curry powder, and salt.

3. Step 3

   Incorporate the butter and shortening, cutting them in until the mixture takes on a crumbly texture reminiscent of coarse sand.

4. Step 4

   Gradually add water, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.

5. Step 5

   Shape this dough into a log and slice it into ten equal portions.

6. Step 6

   On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a 6-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick, and set them aside for later.

7. Step 7

   For the savory beef filling, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

8. Step 8

   Sauté the onion and diced Scotch bonnet pepper until they soften, which should take around two minutes.

9. Step 9

   Introduce the ground beef to the skillet, seasoning it with curry powder, allspice, ground cloves, thyme, pepper, and salt.

10. Step 10

    Cook while stirring until the beef is beautifully browned, approximately eight to ten minutes.

11. Step 11

    Crumble in a bouillon cube, then stir in half a cup of water along with browning sauce, mixing until everything is well combined.

12. Step 12

    Toss in a bay leaf and let it simmer until the liquid is absorbed.

13. Step 13

    Once done, remove from heat, discard the bay leaf, and fold in the bread crumbs for added texture.

14. Step 14

    Now, it’s time to assemble your patties.

15. Step 15

    Spoon a generous amount of the beef filling onto each pastry circle, then fold the dough over to form a delightful half-moon shape.

16. Step 16

    Press the edges firmly together, sealing them with the back of a fork for that perfect finish.

17. Step 17

    Brush the tops with a beaten egg for a golden glaze.

18. Step 18

    Arrange the patties on a baking sheet and slide them into the preheated oven.

19. Step 19

    Bake until they turn a glorious golden brown, which should take about thirty minutes.

20. Step 20

    Enjoy the delicious aroma wafting through your kitchen as you await your tasty creation!.