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 beef recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, ground turmeric, and salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "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 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 onion, finely chopped
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 small scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and minced
• 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 egg yolk, beaten for egg wash

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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.