Spiced Doubla Beef Patties with Tamarind Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-28 · Updated 2026-07-28

Flaky beef patties filled with a spiced ground beef mixture, inspired by the mixed heritage of Trinidad, topped with a tangy tamarind glaze. This Caribbean beef recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and cold water for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1/2 small scotch bonnet pepper, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp tamarind paste
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 beaten for egg wash egg

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup cold cubed unsalted butter. Using your fingertips, rub butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add 1/4 cup cold water, mixing until dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: While dough chills, heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 lb ground beef, 1 small finely chopped yellow onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp curry powder, 1/2 small minced scotch bonnet pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes until beef is browned and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). On a floured surface, roll chilled dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 5-inch circles.
4. Step 4: Spoon 2 tbsp of cooled beef filling onto the center of each dough circle. Fold over to form a half-moon and crimp edges with a fork to seal. Place patties on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp tamarind paste, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 2 tbsp water until smooth. Brush the tamarind glaze over each patty, then brush with 1 beaten egg for shine.
6. Step 6: Bake patties for 25 minutes until golden brown and flaky. Serve warm.