This Vegan Jamaican Beef Patty is spicy and delicious. It’s a hand pie that can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer. The flavors are perfect for an anytime snack.
There is something so satisfying about a hand pie. A delicious buttery crust enveloping a warm filling. Either warm or cold.
Jamaican beef patties are known for their iconic yellow color, thanks to turmeric powder, and spicy beef filling filled with scotch bonnet peppers native to Jamaica. It’s one of their oldest recipes that’s enriched with history and that makes me love it even more.
I like making a big batch to have it in the freezer. Then on days I don’t want to cook, I pop a few into the toaster oven and have it ready in 15 minutes. It’s truly worth it to make it from home.
Check out the recipe below!
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Ingredients for Vegan Jamaican Beef Patty
- Ap flour for the crust. I haven’t tried any substitutes.
- Curry powder. Usually, Jamaican curry powder is used. If you can’t find it, try using Indian Curry powder. It will give you similar results.
- Turmeric for that iconic yellow color.
- Vegan butter. For the crust, I would use vegan butter sticks, not the tub. It holds up better at room temperature.
- Vegan ground. Different brands will give you slightly different results. I used Impossible. It has a more neutral flavor.
- Scotch Bonnet peppers for heat. You can also use jalapeños or omit it altogether.
- Vegetable broth for moistening the “beef”. Use a high-quality one. or a bouillon mixed with water.
- Breadcrumbs to soak up any excess moisture during baking and to bind the filling together to wrap it up in the crust.
How to fold the Vegan Jamaican Beef Patty
Roll out the dough as thin as ou can until it makes a rough rectangular shape. You shouldn’t need flour. It’s a pretty pliable dough.
Put the filling on the bottom, leaving about a half of an inch border all around. It should be about 1/2 cup in filling
Fold the top over to the bottom and press the edges to enclose the filling. Use a fork to crimp the edges and make a cut on the top for ventilation.
Storing It
This recipe freezes very well, so it’s good for meal prep. Just pop it in the oven or toaster oven to cook until warmed throughout. Or store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Enjoy!
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Materials
Dough
- 3 1/2 cups Ap flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 2 tbsp turmeric powder
- 1 cup (2 sticks) vegan butter, cold
- 1 cup ice cold water
"Beef" filling
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 16 oz vegan ground
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp fresh or dried thyme
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp curry powder
- 1-2 scotch bonnet peppers deseeded and chopped finely (use gloves)
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 1/2 cup vegetable or no chicken stock
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp vegan butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add flour, salt, curry, turmeric together.
- Add in grated butter and with your fingers, combine the butter with the dry ingredients. It will start to soften from the heat of your hands. The texture should be like damp sand.
- Add water, a tbsp at a time, and lightly knead until a dough forms.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet and add the olive oil and vegan ground. Cook until well browned. Add chopped onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until onions are tender.
- Stir in garlic and ginger. Add thyme, allspice, curry powder, scotch bonnet, and scallions. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour broth in and stir to combine for 1 minute. Stir in breadcrumbs and stir until absorbed. Add in cubed butter and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
- Preheat oven to 350℉
- Remove the chilled dough. Separate into 5 oz pieces or 8 equal pieces. Roll each section into a ball.
- Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough into an oval shape. About 6-7 inches wide.
- Fill one side with 1/4 cup of beef mixture and fold over. pinch sides together and press down with a fork to seal the sides.
- Place on baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.
I hope you try this recipe. If you tried this recipe, let me know in the comments below.