Jamaican Beef Patties

Name: Jamaican Beef Patties
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 medium onion (chopped); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 Scotch bonnet or habanero chile (stemmed, seeded, and minced (wear gloves!)); 2 tablespoons curry powder ((preferably Jamaican)); 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme; ¾ teaspoon ground allspice ((preferably Jamaican)); 1 ½ pounds (680 grams) ground beef; ¾ cup (100 grams) dried breadcrumbs; ¾ cup beef broth or water; 3 cups (375 grams) all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon curry powder ((preferably Jamaican)); ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 6 ounces (1 ½ sticks / 170 grams) cold unsalted butter, (cut into small pieces); ½ cup + 2 tablespoons cold water (or as needed); 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:45min

These Jamaican Beef Patties are similar to baked empanadas, but are classically Jamaican in flavor. The hearty beef filling isn't overly spicy, making this a family-friendly treat. Curry powder-laced dough yields a lovely color and flavor, as well as a beautifully flaky texture.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:26:48 GMT