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Jamaican Beef Patties
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Jamaican Beef Patties

1 h 15 minServes 12Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • all-purpose flourGrains400 g
  • turmeric (ground)Spices5 g
  • curry powderSpices8 g
  • baking powderPantry6 g
  • saltSpices6 g
  • butter (cold or frozen, grated)Dairy200 g
  • white vinegarPantry15 ml
  • water (ice cold)Beverages120 ml
  • onion (finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • scallions (finely chopped)Produce3 pieces
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • ginger (grated)Produce15 g
  • scotch bonnet (finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • ground beefMeat500 g
  • allspice (ground)Spices4 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • thyme (dried)Spices2 g
  • ketchupPantry60 ml
  • soy saucePantry30 ml
  • bread crumbsBakery40 g
  • egg (beaten, for egg wash)Dairy1 piece

per serving

Nutrition

302kcal

Carbs
28 g
Proteins
10 g
Fat
17 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Frying pan
  • Rolling pin
  • Bench scraper
  • Pastry brush
  • Baking tray
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Make the dough

    • Combine the flour, turmeric, curry powder, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
    • Add the grated cold butter, white vinegar and ice-cold water.
    • Mix gently without kneading excessively until a dough forms.
    Step 1
  2. Rest the dough

    • Wrap the dough and chill it in the fridge while preparing the filling.
    Step 2
  3. Make the filling

    • Sauté the onion, scallions, garlic, ginger and scotch bonnet.
    • Add the ground beef and dry spices and cook until browned.
    • Stir in the ketchup, soy sauce and bread crumbs and cook until very saucy.
    Step 3
  4. Cool the filling

    • Let the filling cool completely so it thickens.
    Step 4
  5. Shape the patties

    • Divide the dough into 12 even pieces.
    • Roll each piece into an oval and brush with egg wash to help seal.
    • Fill with the cooled filling, pinch closed with your fingers and a fork, and shape the edges with a knife or bench scraper.
    Step 5
  6. Bake the patties

    • Brush the patties with egg wash.
    • Bake at 185 °C until golden.
    Step 6