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Exotic Jamaican Patties with Spicy Beef Filling

Name: Exotic Jamaican Patties with Spicy Beef Filling
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed; ½ cup ice water; 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 tsp ground allspice; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp salt; ½ cup beef broth; 2 tbsp bread crumbs; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tbsp water

These delectable Jamaican patties burst with rich spices and a robust beef filling wrapped in a buttery, flaky crust.

5(333 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 13, 2025

Exotic Jamaican Patties with Spicy Beef Filling — Snack served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Pastry Dough

For the Beef Filling

For the Egg Wash

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 495 kcal
Protein: 15.08 g
Carbs: 34.25 g
Fat: 33.14 g
Fiber: 1.91 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3959 kcal
Protein: 120.6 g
Carbs: 274 g
Fat: 265.1 g
Fiber: 15.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour	1140	30	240	2.5	10
1 tsp turmeric powder	8	0.3	1.5	0.2	0.5
1 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed	1628	2	0	184	0
½ cup ice water	0	0	0	0	0
1 lb ground beef	960	76	0	72	0
1 medium onion, finely chopped	44	1.2	10	0.1	1.5
2 cloves garlic, minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
1 scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped	18	0.8	4	0.3	0.7
2 green onions, sliced	10	0.6	2	0.1	0.8
1 tsp ground allspice	6	0.2	1.3	0.3	0.5
1 tsp paprika	6	0.3	1.2	0.2	0.7
1 tsp black pepper	6	0.3	1.4	0.1	0.5
1 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
½ cup beef broth	10	1	1	0	0
2 tbsp bread crumbs	50	1.5	10	0.5	0.5
1 egg, beaten	68	6	0.6	4.8	0
1 tbsp water	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Dough

1
Combine dry ingredients
In a large bowl, combine flour, turmeric, and salt.
2
Cut in the butter
Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Tip: Avoid overworking the dough to keep it tender. Use a pastry cutter or two knives to incorporate the butter for a flakier crust.
3
Form and chill the dough
Gradually add ice water and mix until dough forms. Wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Tip: Chill your dough for at least 30 minutes to ensure the crispiest pastry.

Cooking the Beef Filling

1
Sauté aromatics
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cook until softened.
2
Cook the beef
Stir in ground beef, scotch bonnet pepper, and green onions. Cook until beef browns.
3
Season and simmer
Add allspice, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Stir in beef broth and simmer for 15 minutes.

How to Make Exotic Jamaican Patties with Spicy Beef Filling

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 8 servings

1
Dough Rolling
Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thick.
2
Filling the Patties
Cut out circles, spoon beef filling into center, fold in half, and seal edges.
3
Baking the Patties
Brush patties with egg wash and bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet.