Jamaican Meat Pies

These Jamaican Meat Pies are flakey, savory, and a little spicy! Your family will love the rustic "made with love" feel of the homemade dough.

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Prep Time 40

Cook Time 30

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 1 40

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine Jamaican

Servings 14 pies

Ingredients

For Homemade Pastry*

2 cups all-purpose flour + more for rolling
1 tsp salt
1 stick cold butter, cut into small cubes
1/2 cup ice water

For The Filling

1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb 85/15 ground beef
2 tbsp The Spice Girl Kitchen Jamaican Seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup beef broth

Instructions

For Homemade Pastry*

In a stand mixer with hook attachment, mix the flour and salt. Add the cold butter cubes and mix in well. It should resemble coarse crumbles.
Gradually add ice water, a few tablespoons at a time, and mix until dough just comes together. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

For The Filling

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook 1 additional minute.
Add in the ground meat, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until browned.
Add the Jamaican Seasoning and salt. Stir in.
Add the breadcrumbs and beef broth. Simmer until the mixture thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

Assemble and Bake

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thick.
Using a 4 to 5-inch round cutter, cut out 12-14 circles of dough.
Place a spoonful of cooled meat mixture onto one side of the circle of dough. Fold the other half over to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges together with a fork to crimp the edges and seal the patties.
Place patties on baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown. Allow to cool 15-30 minutes before serving (the inside will be very hot). Enjoy!

Notes

*If you are not interested in making your own dough, feel free to buy pre-made biscuits or pastry dough. Skip the "for homemade pastry" steps, but You will still need to roll it out and cut it!

No KitchenAid? No problem!

Simply use a large mixing bowl to combine ingredients and use a pastry cutter to mix the water and butter into the dough.

Store & Reheat

Store

Fridge: Transfer the dish to a large glass storage container with an airtight lid. Allow it to cool to room temperature before securing the lid (about 30-45 minutes). Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Freezer: You can also freeze the meat pies for up to 3 months. Place the meat pies in the fridge to thaw overnight for best results.

Reheat

Microwave: Place meat pies in a microwave-safe dish, cover, and microwave on high for 1 minute or until heated through.*

Stovetop: Not recommended.

Oven: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place meat pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and cook for 5-10 minutes.*

* Total time depends on the amount you are reheating. Heat is retained well inside the pocket, so allow it to cool prior to eating.

Keyword Jamaican Cuisine, Jamaican Meat Pies