Jul 14 2026

Caribbean Patty Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves12

A delicious flaky pastry filled with spicy meat.

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Ingredients

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Dough

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 tsp of salt.

  2. 2

    Incorporate Butter

    Cut in 1 cup of unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  3. 3

    Add Water

    Gradually add 6 tablespoons of cold water, mixing until the dough comes together. You may need to add a little more water if the dough is too dry.

  4. 4

    Chill Dough

    Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow it to rest.

Filling Preparation

  1. 5

    Cook Meat Mixture

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.

  2. 6

    Add Vegetables and Spices

    To the skillet, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped bell pepper, and scotch bonnet pepper. Stir in 1 tsp of ground allspice, 1 tsp of ground cumin, 1 tsp of thyme, and 1 tbs of soy sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 7

    Cool Filling

    Remove from heat and let the filling cool to room temperature.

Assembly and Baking

  1. 8

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 9

    Roll Out Dough

    On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out circles using a 4-5 inch round cutter.

  3. 10

    Fill and Seal Patties

    Place 1-2 tablespoons of the meat filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and press the edges together to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative touch.

  4. 11

    Apply Egg Wash

    Brush the tops of the patties with the beaten egg to give them a golden color while baking.

  5. 12

    Bake

    Arrange the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and flaky.

  6. 13

    Serve

    Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Caribbean patties warm!

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