Spiced Jamaican Beef Patties with Turmeric Dough

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

Flaky golden pastries filled with a savory, spiced beef mixture, perfect as a satisfying snack or appetizer. This Caribbean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, ground turmeric, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, 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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 cup ice water
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 small, seeded and minced scotch bonnet pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/4 cup beef broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1, beaten for egg wash egg yolk

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp ground turmeric, and 1 tsp salt. Cut in 1/2 cup cold cubed unsalted butter with a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Step 2: Gradually add 1/2 cup ice water, mixing until dough forms. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Step 3: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 lb ground beef, 1 medium finely chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 minced seeded scotch bonnet pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until beef browns.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tsp dried thyme leaves, 1 tbsp curry powder, 2 tbsp tomato paste, and 1/4 cup beef broth. Simmer for 5 minutes until mixture thickens. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Remove from heat and cool.
5. Step 5: Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 6-inch circles.
6. Step 6: Place 3 tbsp beef filling on one half of each circle. Brush edges with 1 beaten egg yolk and fold over, pressing edges to seal.
7. Step 7: Place patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment and brush tops with remaining egg yolk.
8. Step 8: Bake for 25 minutes until golden and flaky. Let cool slightly before serving.