Caribbean Cuisine: Jamaican Meat Pie

  February 07, 2022   Read time 1 min
Caribbean Cuisine: Jamaican Meat Pie
These are delicious curry-flavored beef pastries that can be found in Jamaica and other Caribbean islands. Try serving them with some Peas and Rice, or just have them as a snack.

Ingredients:

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, and pinch of salt. Cut in 1/4 cup margarine and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Shape dough into a log, and cut into 10 equal sections. Roll each section into a six inch circle (approximately 1/8 inch thick). Set aside.

  • Melt margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until soft and translucent. Stir in ground beef. Season with 1 teaspoon curry powder, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is evenly brown, stirring constantly. Stir in beef broth and bread crumbs. Simmer until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.

  • Spoon equal amounts of filling into each pastry circle. Fold over and press edges together, making a half circle. Use a fork to press edges, and brush the top of each patty with beaten egg.

  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.


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visitor
March 08, 2022

What happened to research?!!! The real t(h)ing is a Jamaican Beef Patty. I believe - and I could be wrong because I am relying on memory, not research - that a meat pie is a pastry of Muslim origin. We don't eat beef patties as a side dish, but as a meal accompanied by coco bread and a beverage. If you're really hungry, have 2 patties with or without the coco bread. Some people add cheese. Not me. You can also order small cocktail patties from a Jamaican bakery to serve as appetizers.
S3nzu
February 24, 2022

This is not what jamaican PATTIES are supposed to look like. Lol meat pie...
Chris yaad man
February 17, 2022

Theres no such cuisine in jamaica