Jamaican patties are the reason golden pastry exists.
Flaky, buttery, turmeric-bright dough wrapped around deeply seasoned ground beef. A little spicy. A lot addictive. Eat one with coco bread or just alone. Just make extra—they disappear fast.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Make Dough
Mix flour, turmeric, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
Add ice water gradually until dough forms. Wrap and chill 30 minutes.
Cook Filling
Brown ground beef with onion and garlic. Drain fat.
Add thyme, curry, allspice, and Scotch bonnet. Cook 1 minute.
Add broth. Simmer until liquid evaporates. Remove whole pepper if used. Cool.
Assemble
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll dough to ⅛-inch thick.
Cut into 6-inch circles. Place filling on one half. Fold over. Crimp with a fork.
Bake
Brush with beaten egg. Bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Serve
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Summary
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Chill Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: ~1.5 hours
Yield: 8 patties
Difficulty: Medium
Storage Notes
Refrigerate Baked:
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat at 350°F for 10 minutes.
Freeze Unbaked:
Assemble patties, freeze on a tray, then transfer to a bag. Bake from frozen at 375°F for 30-35 minutes.
Make It Milder:
Remove Scotch bonnet seeds or substitute with ½ teaspoon paprika + cayenne to taste.
Fillings to Try:
- Chicken
- Veggies
- Saltfish
- Cheese + callaloo
