Ingredients
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For the pastry dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (for color)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter or beef suet, chilled and diced
For the beef filling:
- 1 lb ground beef (15% fat content)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional for heat)
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs (to bind the filling)
Instructions
- Prep the Beef: In a large skillet, cook 1 lb ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add Spices: Stir in 1 finely chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 seeded, finely chopped Scotch bonnet pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Season: Add 1 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well to ensure even distribution of spices.
- Moisten: Pour in 1/2 cup beef broth or water. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs to thicken the mixture. Simmer until the liquid reduces and the filling becomes spicy beef filling.
- Make Dough: Combine 2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Cut in 1/2 cup cold butter or beef suet until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Bind Dough: Gradually add 1/2 cup cold water, stirring until a dough forms. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Assemble Patties: Roll out dough on a floured surface. Cut circles, add filling, fold, and seal edges.
- Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 350°F. Cook patties for 15 minutes or until golden.
Notes
For perfect Jamaican Beef Patties, adjust the Scotch bonnet pepper to your heat preference and ensure the dough consistency is just right—not too sticky, not too dry. Remember to chill the dough for easy handling and flakiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 400 per patty
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Jamaican Beef Patty