Jamaica’s cuisine is a diverse combination of delicious flavors resulting in culinary delight for those who relish different spices and flavors. Read more about some Jamaican dish specialties in our post 10 Things You Really Shouldn’t Miss in Jamaica!
One of the dishes that we nearly overlooked while spending time in Jamaica was a Jamaican Beef Patty. Sometimes called a Sunshine Patty for the yellow tone of the crust due to the turmeric used, this tasty pocket of goodness is traditionally filled with a ground beef mixture. We also found patties filled with other meats, such as chicken and pork as well as fish and vegetables. Frequently eaten as a snack, lunch or an appetizer, we found them delicious and filling enough to eat for dinner – perhaps with a side of rice and beans. You might even want to wash them down with a rum drink made with Appleton Rum or a cold Red Stripe. Try this recipe for an Authentic Rum Punch!
This was our first time putting them together and although we hope to try them again soon to get the crust a little flakier and thinner, we devoured them all in no time. If you end up with extra, freeze them for a quick snack at a later time.
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Jamaican Beef Patties
Ingredients
Beef Patty Pastry Dough
- 3 1/2 c All Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 1 c Unsalted Butter
- 2 tbsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 c plus 2 tbsp Ice Cold Water
Beef Filling
- 1 pd Lean Ground Beef
- 1 med Onion (minced)
- 1 Scotch Bonnet Pepper (de-seeded and diced)
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Ground Pepper
- 1 Beef Stock Cube
- 2/3 c Boiling Water
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Allspice
- 1 tsp Breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
Instructions
Preparing the Pastry
- Add the flour, salt, turmeric and butter to a mixing bowl with a hook attachment and mix until crumbly.
- Add in the ice cold water and mix until doughy.
- Roll the dough into a ball, wrap with cling wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Preparing the Beef Mixture
- In a large skillet, cook the beef until crumbly and brown.
- Add the onion and scotch bonnet and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Add the beef cube to the boiling water and stir until dissolved.
- Add to the beef mixture along with the paprika, allspice, breadcrumbs and Worcestershire. Simmer on low until liquid is absorbed, then let the mixture cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Roll about half the dough on a very lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin.
- Once the dough is about 1/16th inch thick, use a 6 inch bowl or plate to cut about 5 – 6 inch circles of dough. Repeat for the remaining half of the dough for 10 circles total.
- Lay circles out and place about 3 tbsp of cooled beef mixture on one half of the circle.
- Fold the dough over the beef mixture until the edges meet and use a little water or milk on the edge to seal the patty.
- Score the edges of the patties with a fork, then poke the fork into the patties several time to create air holes.
- Place the patties on a cookie sheet and bake 25 minutes until golden in color.
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