Spiced Doubla Beef Patties with Tamarind Glaze

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed 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-inspired beef ready in about 75 minutes pairs all-purpose flour, cold, cubed unsalted butter, cold water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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, cubed unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 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
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp tamarind paste
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 beaten for egg wash egg

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.