Jamaican Beef Patty
The iconic Jamaican beef patty — a flaky, golden turmeric crust wrapped around spiced, juicy curried beef. Bakery-style patties you can make at home.
Prep
40 min
Cook
30 min
Total
70 min
Makes
8 patties
Why you'll love this recipe
A great Jamaican beef patty is all about contrast — shatteringly flaky golden crust against rich, spicy curried beef. This homemade version rivals any bakery, and freezes beautifully for later.
Jamaican Beef Patty
70 min · 8 patties
Ingredients
Servings
8 patties
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- 1 cup cold butter, cubed
- ½ cup ice water
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 scotch bonnet, minced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup beef broth
Instructions
- Make the crust: whisk flour and turmeric, cut in cold butter until crumbly, add ice water, and form a dough. Chill 30 minutes.
- Cook the beef with onion, scotch bonnet, and curry powder, then stir in breadcrumbs and broth until thick. Cool.
- Roll the dough, cut into rounds, add filling, fold into half-moons, and crimp the edges.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes until deep golden.
Nutrition (per serving)
320
Calories
12g
Protein
28g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Frequently asked questions
- Why are Jamaican patties yellow?
- The crust gets its golden color from turmeric (and sometimes annatto) worked into the flaky pastry.
- Can I freeze beef patties?
- Yes — freeze them baked or unbaked. Reheat baked patties at 350°F, or bake unbaked ones straight from frozen, adding a few minutes.
