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    Entertaining Recipes » Jamaican Beef Patty

    Jamaican Beef Patty

    Posted On September 17, 2020 By Mirlene Last updated February 9, 2021 15 Comments

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    A Jamaican beef patty ​is prepared with a delicious flaky pastry then is filled with a well-seasoned Haitian style beef that will not only satisfy your taste buds, but also bring you the best of both cultures. This unique combination will make you grab seconds and even thirds!

    • Patties On White Tray

    Also known as hand pie in some parts of the world, especially in the Caribbean, these baked hand pies, which are often refer to as street food, can be found throughout the countries of Haiti and Jamaica from roadside food vendors or restaurants, dinner parties, and local bakery stores. 

    If you ever get a chance to visit either country, Haiti or Jamaica, you must try each country’s version of beef patties as they are both so satisfying.  

    Comparison Between The Two Patties

    • Jamaican Beef Patties are often more filling with meat with a choice of spicy of mild. On the other hand, Haitian Patties have an extremely soft and flaky dough with several different choices of meats such as fish (smoke herring/cod), beef, or chicken. Haitian Patties are usually mild unless made at home.
    • multiple Patties on white plate on top of black background
    • Jamaican patty pastry is flaky but spreads wide when baked. Haitian beef patties rise up with many flaky layers when baked. They are both equally flaky; however, the Haitian beef patties’ pastry is very similar to the puff pastry.
    • The Jamaican version, from start to finish seasoned the dough with curry powder, turmeric, salt, sugar, and sometimes baking powder. That way, the first and last taste you get from pasty is the same throughout.
    • The seasoning from the Haitian beef patties comes mainly from meat and the epis, green seasoning, that’s used to flavor the meat. Though, the dough still has flavor from the abundance of butter, the emphasis is in the filling.
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    • The meat in Jamaican patties are often blended whereas the ground meat found in Haitian patties are lumpy. 

    Baker’s Tips

    • Use cold butter and shortening to have a flaky outer crust. 
    • Jamaican Meat Pies Open Cut On Black board
    • Store uncooked patties in a freezer safe air-tight container. The patties will last up to 3 months and can be baked cold. 
    • Work fast when handling the dough as you do not want the butter and or shortening to start to soften or melt. 
    • Wear gloves and be careful when working with curry powder and turmeric as the color may stain your surface including your hands.
    • Use cold water when applying liquid to the dough.
    • Be sure to not over work the dough as you do not want it to be mushy. 
    • Cut the rolled dough in half to better manage it. 

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    What goes with Jamaican beef patties?

    You can eat Jamaican beef patties by itself, with rice and peas, or with salads. They serve well as appetizers.

    How do you make Jamaican beef patties from scratch?

    To make them from scratch prepare the homemade dough, season the beef with the seasoning suggestion in the recipe card, and bake.

    How long do you put a Jamaican beef patty in the oven?

    Bake the patties for 25 minutes on 400 degrees.

    JAMAICAN PATTIES / HAITIAN PATTIES VARIATIONS:

    Beef is the most commonly used when making these patties from either country. The patties can be made spicy or mild. However, you can definitely use any of the suggestions listed below when making the patties. 

    • Patties in baking dish

    The seasoning base is the same for the dough, but you may have to alter the seasoning when using one of the meat suggestions below. By the way, this recipe works well with leftover meat!

    • Spicy chicken
    • Shrimp
    • Roasted vegetables or like Jamaican steamed cabbage will work well with these patties.

    More Delicious Caribbean Patties To Try:

    Haitian Patties

    Salmon Patties

    Haitian Pate Kode (Fried Patty)

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    • Patties layered

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    Jamaican Meat Pies

    Savory Thoughts
    These Jamaican beef patties ​are made with a delicious flaky pastry with Haitian seasonings, making these patties the best of both countries.
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Caribbean, Haitian, Jamaican
    Servings 8 People
    Calories 669 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For The Dough

    • 2 ⅓ Cup All Purpose Flour
    • 1 Tsp. Sugar
    • 1 Tsp. Baking Powder
    • ½ Tsp. Kosher Salt
    • 1 ½ Tsp. Turmeric Powder
    • 1 Tsp. Curry Powder
    • 1 Stick Unsalted Butter Sliced, Very Cold
    • 1 Cup Shortening Or Lard Very Cold
    • 1 Cup Water Very Cold

    For The Meat Filling

    • 1 Pound Lean Ground Beef 93% Lean & 7% Fat
    • 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
    • 1 Cup Haitian Epis
    • ½ Tsp. Kosher Salt Or To Taste

    For Basting The Dough

    • 1 Large Egg Beaten

    Instructions
     

    To Make the Meat

    • In a large skillet, add the 1 tbsp. olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the meat. Crumble and cook until light brown. Should take about 5-7 minutes.
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    • Crumble and cook until light brown. Should take about 5-7 minutes.
    • Then add the Haitian Seasoning. Mix well. Cook until the liquid has reduced but not dry. Remove from heat and set aside.

    Adding The Filling To The Dough

    • Take the dough out of the fridge. Cut the dough in half.
      Dough cut open
    • Wrap half of the dough and place it back in the fridge to continue to chill. Roll the dough with a rolling pin on a floured surface. Fold in thirds. Roll.
      Fold again and roll. Place the dough back in the fridge and repeat the steps with the other dough. Place the dough back in the fridge for 15 minutes.
      Rolled Dough
    • Take the dough out of the fridge, roll into a ⅛ inch thick. Cut the dough to desired size. Be sure to work fast as you want the dough to remain cold.
      dough being cut with bowl
    • Take the cut out dough and fold it in half then open the dough again. The crisp in the middle will be your guide as to where the meat should be. Place the meat on one side of the meat, leaving a small amount of space for sealing.
      Use a fork to seal the dough. Then brush with beaten egg. Repeat the steps with the remaining dough.
      dough being brushed with eggwash
    • Bake on 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden. Serve and Enjoy!
      Jamaican Meat Pies layered

    Nutrition

    Serving: 8PeopleCalories: 669kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 24gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 505mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 10mg
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    Comments

    1. Jamie

      October 08, 2020 at 10:27 pm

      5 stars
      This was so delicious! I love all the spices here and the flakey dough came out perfectly! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        October 09, 2020 at 10:23 am

        Thank you, Jamie!

        Reply
    2. Jeannette

      October 08, 2020 at 9:36 pm

      5 stars
      Flaky pastry with meat filling is my weakness! I love how fresh this pastry is made from scratch. What a wonderful party idea for everyone to love!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        October 09, 2020 at 10:23 am

        Yes, they serve well at parties.

        Reply
    3. Genevieve | Fitty Foodlicious

      October 08, 2020 at 9:34 pm

      5 stars
      These look so good! I’ve never tried Haitian beef, but I’m pinning this for later so we can make these this weekend! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        October 09, 2020 at 10:24 am

        I hope you get a chance to try both of them.

        Reply
    4. Beth

      October 08, 2020 at 9:32 pm

      5 stars
      My family loved this recipe! I will definitely be making these again!

      Reply
    5. Sara Welch

      October 08, 2020 at 9:14 pm

      5 stars
      Adding this to my dinner line up for the week; this looks worthy of a restaurant, indeed! Delicious!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        October 09, 2020 at 10:24 am

        Great to hear! hope you enjoy it.

        Reply
    6. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

      September 17, 2020 at 9:21 pm

      5 stars
      My mouth is watering at the thought of this! I definitely know what I’m making for the family this weekend – delicious!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        September 17, 2020 at 9:59 pm

        So glad to hear that. Thank you!

        Reply
    7. Irina

      September 17, 2020 at 8:47 pm

      5 stars
      I love to try dishes of international cuisines, and this Jamaican one is on my list. I am excited to try it even more due to the Haitian spice blend. Well, I spent a week in Haiti and appreciated their cuisine. It was something new for my Europian roots. 🙂

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        September 17, 2020 at 8:51 pm

        Thank you so much, Irina. I hope you get a chance to try it. It compliment both cultures well.

        Reply
    8. Beth

      September 17, 2020 at 8:47 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! This looks so delicious and tasty! My family is going to love this! Can’t wait to make this!

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        September 17, 2020 at 8:50 pm

        So glad to hear that, Beth!

        Reply

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