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Jamaican Beef Patty

Cultural Context

Jamaican beef patties are a popular street food in Jamaica, known for their flaky crust and spicy filling. They are often enjoyed as a snack or quick meal and have become a staple in Jamaican cuisine, reflecting the island's rich culinary heritage influenced by African, Indian, and British flavors.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1 pound lean ground beef
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
3 tablespoons chopped onions
2 tablespoons chopped scallion
1 tablespoon chopped scotch bonnet pepper
1 teaspoon ground pimento (allspice)
pinch of salt
pinch of brown sugar
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup panade (bread and water mixture)
1 pound all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons egg powder
1/2 pound beef suet (or butter)
ice cold water

beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

1

Brown the minced beef in a hot pan with a generous splash of oil.

2

Add salt to the beef to reduce excess moisture and grease.

3

Transfer browned beef to a bowl and sauté garlic and onions in the same pan with more oil.

4

Add chopped scallion, scotch bonnet pepper, and ground pimento to the sautéed mixture.

5

Return the minced beef to the pan and mix everything together.

6

Add a pinch of salt and brown sugar, then pour in the soy sauce.

7

Prepare panade by blending bread with water until a paste forms, then add to the beef mixture.

8

Blend the filling slightly with an immersion blender for texture and flavor.

9

Set the filling aside to cool.

10

For the crust, weigh out 1 pound of flour and add 2 tablespoons of egg powder.

11

Incorporate 1/2 pound of shredded beef suet into the flour mixture.

12

Add ice cold water gradually and knead until the dough comes together.

13

Roll out the dough and layer with the remaining beef suet, folding and rolling to create layers.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

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