Jamaican Beef Patties have a flaky homemade pastry seasoned with turmeric and curry powder and filled with savory, spiced ground beef. They’re baked until golden with a crisp crust and flavorful beef filling.
I like making a full batch because these are just as good for dinner as they are for a handheld snack. They also freeze well, so you can save some for another day.
Why I Love This Recipe
About the Ingredients ⭐
- Flour & Butter: Create the flaky homemade pastry dough.
- Turmeric & Curry Powder: Add warm flavor and give the pastry its golden color.
- Eggs: One goes into the dough, while the second is used to brush the patties before baking.
- Vinegar & Ice Water: Help bring the pastry dough together.
- Ground Beef: The base of the savory filling.
- Onion & Garlic: Add flavor to the beef.
- Seasonings: Curry powder, paprika, thyme, parsley, salt, and beef bouillon season the filling.
- Breadcrumbs: Help bind the beef filling and absorb some of the moisture.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Jamaican Beef Patties
Make the Dough: Pulse the flour, salt, and cold butter in a food processor until the butter is pea-sized. Add the turmeric and curry powder, then pulse in one egg, vinegar, and enough ice water for the dough to come together. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Beef Filling: Brown the ground beef in a large skillet. Add the butter, onion, and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir in the curry powder, paprika, thyme, parsley, salt, and beef bouillon and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the breadcrumbs, and cool to room temperature.
Cut the Dough: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Roll the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into large circles, rerolling the scraps as needed.
Fill and Seal: Place a heaping tablespoon of beef filling in the center of each circle. Lightly dampen the edges with water, fold the dough over the filling, and crimp the edges with a fork.
Bake: Arrange the patties on a greased baking sheet. Whisk the remaining egg with 1 teaspoon water and brush over the tops. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until lightly golden. Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Tips I Found Helpful 💙
- Keep the butter cold: Cold butter helps create a flaky pastry crust.
- Add the water gradually: Use only enough ice water for the dough to come together.
- Chill the dough: Refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before rolling so it’s easier to work with.
- Cool the filling: Let the beef mixture cool before filling the dough so it doesn’t soften the pastry.
- Don’t overfill: A heaping tablespoon is plenty and makes the patties easier to seal.
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What to Serve with Jamaican Beef Patties
These savory beef patties pair well with simple sides that balance the rich, spiced filling. Try them with Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole, fried cabbage, a Steak Salad, or roasted vegetables for an easy meal.
The Best Ever Oven Baked Jamaican Beef Patties
Jamaican Beef Patties have a flaky homemade pastry filled with savory, seasoned ground beef and baked until golden brown.
Ingredients
Pie Dough
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ¾ cup cold butter, cut into ½-inch cubes
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon yellow curry powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon distilled vinegar
- ⅓ cup ice water
- 1 large egg, for brushing
Meat Filling
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon
- ⅓ cup dry breadcrumbs
Instructions
Pie Dough:
- Pour the flour and salt into the food processor and mix slightly. Add the cold butter and pulse for 20 seconds or until the butter is coated and pea-sized.
- Add the turmeric and curry powder and pulse once to combine.
- Add one egg, vinegar, and half the water. Pulse till a ball begins to form.
- Add remaining water gradually as needed until a ball has formed.
- Take the dough out of the food processor and wrap in saran wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Meat Filling:
- In a large skillet, cook the beef till nearly browned.
- Add the butter and the onion and garlic, then cook till the onions are translucent for about 5 minutes.
- Add the spices and stir to combine. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and add the bread crumbs and stir well.
- Allow the meat to cool to room temperature before assembling the patties.
Assembly:
- Preheat the oven to 375°.
- Lightly flour a counter or board and roll out the pie crust.
- Use a large round cookie cutter or glass and cut out circles.
- Gather the remaining dough and gently press it together, then press out and cut out more circles.
- Place a heaping tablespoon of meat in the middle of the circle.
- Use a small cup of water and dip your fingers in it, then dampen the edge of the circle. This will help it stick together.
- Fold one side over to the other side. It can be easier to do by holding it and pinching it closed.
- Place on a greased cookie sheet. Repeat until all the circles are filled.
- Use a fork and crimp the edges together to seal.
- Whisk the egg and 1 teaspoon of water together and brush over each meat pattie.
- Place in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The meat patties will be lightly golden brown when they are done.
- Cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Note: Keep the butter and water cold for a flaky pastry. Let the beef filling cool before assembling the patties, and avoid overfilling so the edges seal easily.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 454Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 703mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 3gSugar: 1gProtein: 18g
