Authentic Jamaican Recipe for Delicious Beef Patties

Learn how to prepare authentic Jamaican beef patties with this easy-to-follow recipe. These golden, flaky pastries filled with seasoned beef are a true delight. The savory combination of spices will transport your taste buds to the tropical paradise of Jamaica. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, these beef patties are sure to impress your family and friends. Dive into the flavors of the Caribbean with this traditional Jamaican recipe.

Ingredients

• For the dough:
• - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• - 1/2 teaspoon salt
• - 1/2 cup butter, cold and cubed
• - 1/2 cup ice water
• For the filling:
• - 1 pound ground beef
• - 1 onion, finely chopped
• - 2 cloves garlic, minced
• - 1 teaspoon curry powder
• - 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• - 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• - Salt and pepper, to taste
• - 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt for the dough. Add the cubed butter and use your hands or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Gradually add the ice water and mix until the dough comes together. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. In the meantime, prepare the filling. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until they become translucent.
4. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Break up the beef into small crumbles while stirring.
5. Stir in the curry powder, allspice, paprika, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
6. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the breadcrumbs. Set the filling aside to cool.
7. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
8. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. Use a round cutter or a small bowl to cut out circles from the dough.
9. Place a spoonful of the cooled beef filling onto each dough circle. Fold the circle in half to enclose the filling and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
10. Repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling.
11. Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
12. Serve the Jamaican beef patties hot and enjoy the burst of Caribbean flavors!

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