Curried Jamaican Beef Patties Recipe

1. Prepare the Dough

Combine the flour, salt, and curry powder in a food processor. Add the cold butter pieces and pulse about ten times until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk together the cold water, distilled white vinegar, and one lightly whisked egg. Pour this mixture into the food processor and pulse until the dough starts to come together. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, shape it into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least an hour, or even overnight if you have the time.

2. Brown the Ground Beef

Begin by browning the ground beef in a large sauté pan over medium heat, which should take about six minutes. Browning the beef will add a depth of flavor to your filling.

3. Cook the Aromatics

Once the beef is nearly cooked through, add the finely chopped onion, minced Scotch bonnet pepper, and garlic. Cook these together for four to five minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.

4. Simmer the Filling

Add the beef broth, Pickapeppa sauce, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, cayenne pepper, curry powder, allspice, kosher salt, bay leaves, and thyme to the pan. Bring this mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about twelve minutes. Stir in the breadcrumbs to help bind the filling, then remove from heat and set aside.

5. Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) while you roll out the dough.

6. Roll Out the Dough

On a floured surface, roll the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut the dough into circles around six inches in diameter.

7. Fill the Dough Circles

Place about two heaping tablespoons of the beef filling onto one half of each circle. Brush the edges of the dough with egg wash, fold the other half over the filling, and press the edges together with a fork to seal.

8. Bake the Patties

Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush the tops with more egg wash to ensure a golden, flaky crust. Bake the patties in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes until they are golden brown.

9. Rest and Serve

Once done, let the patties rest for five minutes before serving. This short resting period allows the filling to settle and makes the patties easier to handle.