Quick Jamaican Beef Patties (Simplified)
70% authentic · Jamaican
A faster version of the classic Jamaican beef patty, using store-bought puff pastry for a quicker crust.
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Ingredients
- frozen puff pastry, thawed2 sheets
- ground beef1 lb
- onion, finely chopped1/2 medium
- garlic, minced2 cloves
- scotch bonnet pepper, minced (optional)1/2
- curry powder1 tablespoon
- allspice, ground1/2 teaspoon
- beef bouillon cube, crumbled1/2
- vegetable oil1 tablespoon
- egg, beaten (for wash)1
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
For the filling: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened. Add garlic and scotch bonnet pepper, cook for 1 minute.
- 3
Add ground beef, cook until browned. Drain fat.
- 4
Stir in curry powder, allspice, and crumbled bouillon cube. Cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Let the filling cool slightly.
- 6
Unfold puff pastry sheets. Cut each sheet into 3 squares (or desired patty shape).
- 7
Spoon filling onto one half of each pastry square. Fold the other half over to create a triangle or rectangle. Crimp edges to seal.
- 8
Place patties on baking sheets. Brush with egg wash.
- 9
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- 10
Serve warm.
