# Jamaican beef patties **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [January 8, 2023, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamaican-beef-patties/977889 "2023-01-08T19:49:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wookinpanubv.2/32/3260_2.png) [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUBv.2)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2023, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamaican-beef-patties/977889/41 "2023-01-11T19:32:48Z")
As a direct result of this thread, I picked some up and had one for lunch today. There was a nice heat to it but not very flavorful. I had planned to put Siracha on it but I’m out so all I have is Taco Bell hot sauce. Doesn’t really work for these. I think I just really don’t like the taste of well done meat. Oh well; I had always wanted to try them and now I have. ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2023, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamaican-beef-patties/977889/42 "2023-01-15T22:48:22Z")
> [@solost](#): > > [Either](https://www.africanbites.com/jamaican-meat-piejamaican-meat-patty/) of [these recipes](https://www.butterbeready.com/jamaican-beef-patties/) sound a little better than that Allrecipes one, which seems a little simplistic. > > Also, that Allrecipes link just said to use ‘curry powder’, not _ **Jamaican** _ curry powder, which I’m sure makes a difference. I found [this recipe](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/recipes/jamaican-curry-powder/) and [this recipe](https://www.africanbites.com/jamaican-curry-powder/) So I made these today. Seemed like a decent snack / meal to go with watching the Sunday wild card games. I had picked up some habanero peppers for the filling, so I had all ingredients, I used [this recipe](https://www.butterbeready.com/jamaican-beef-patties/) for the beef patties, and followed it pretty verbatim except the filling tasted kind of bland when I was cooking it so I tripled the Jamaican curry powder amount called for. For the Jamaican curry powder, I used [this recipe](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/recipes/jamaican-curry-powder/). It seemed like a lot of work, mainly in making and rolling out the dough and making each pie, since I’m not used to working with pastry. Ate a couple with some Siracha and some Habanero hot sauce. They were…good. I mean, not bad but not great. I guess I’m also in the WOOKINPANUBv.2 camp: > [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](#): > > Oh well; I had always wanted to try them and now I have. And now I have a lot of homemade Jamaican curry powder on hand I made today. I guess making this recipe in in my near future: > **[Jamaican Curry Chicken Recipe |](https://jamaicanfoodsandrecipes.com/jamaican-curry-chicken-recipe/)** > > If you are going try any Jamaican recipe, try this Jamaican curry chicken recipe. Seasoned well, cooked down in a savoury curry sauce. Busting with ---
**Author:** ![Guapo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ed655f/32.png) [@Guapo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guapo)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2023, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamaican-beef-patties/977889/43 "2023-01-15T23:02:19Z")
When I was in Jamaica 40 years ago, the patty stands also made coco bread (not sure of spelling). It was was slightly larger than the patties and had a slight hollow in the middle. You could stick your patty in there and eat them together. Ive never seen coco bread since ---
**Author:** ![iiandyiiii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iiandyiiii/32/7924_2.png) [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2023, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamaican-beef-patties/977889/44 "2023-01-15T23:10:55Z")
The 7/11s here (DC area) sell them (along with hot dogs, wings, and a few other ready-to-eat junk meals), and they’re pretty good. We also get them frozen at the grocery store, and regularly eat them as a snack. A few years ago we went to a resort in Jamaica and they were far better, but we still like the ones we can get around here. ---
**Author:** ![bmoak1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f4b2a3/32.png) [@bmoak1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bmoak1)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2023, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamaican-beef-patties/977889/45 "2023-01-18T01:28:53Z")
Golden Krust restaurants, and there are a lot of them I’m the NYC area, sell coco bread with a patty in the middle. In addition to their ubiquitous patties, Golden Krust also has stuff like ackee, callaloo, sailfish, oxtail stew, and curry goat on the menu. ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2023, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamaican-beef-patties/977889/46 "2023-01-18T03:27:16Z")
Oxtail and curry goat are great, as is jerk anything, stew peas, most rotis and any combination of rice and coconut. Jamaican patties may satisfy for a quick snack. But they don’t reach the heights of _escovitch_ or anything spicy cooked over pimiento wood. ---
**Author:** ![Projammer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/projammer/32/559_2.png) [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2023, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamaican-beef-patties/977889/47 "2023-01-18T04:10:08Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > I always, ALWAYS put paprika on my deviled eggs. > > Even though it tastes like nothing. Try some smoked paprika instead. Smoked boiled eggs are fantastic. Or maybe some sumac. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2023, 6:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamaican-beef-patties/977889/48 "2023-01-18T06:48:48Z")
> [@Projammer](#): > > Or maybe some sumac. I did get some sumac. I haven’t had a chance to make deviled eggs yet but I’ll try this stuff for sure. ---
**Author:** ![Guapo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ed655f/32.png) [@Guapo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guapo)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2023, 9:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamaican-beef-patties/977889/49 "2023-01-18T09:16:34Z")
Those of you who say you like cayenne should try pimentón picante: smoked, hot Spanish paprika. Tons of flavor along with the heat. ---
**Author:** ![Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9de053/32.png) [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2023, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamaican-beef-patties/977889/50 "2023-01-19T02:06:31Z")
Any particular brands in the US? Seems like a potentially great topping for pizza ---
**Author:** ![Guapo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ed655f/32.png) [@Guapo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guapo)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2023, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamaican-beef-patties/977889/51 "2023-01-19T07:39:20Z")
Penzeys has good smoked paprika, but also look for the little cans in a store carrying imported foods. The ones that say “pimenton de la Vera” are the best. Pizza is probably the only thing I would not use it on. ---
**Author:** ![Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9de053/32.png) [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2023, 9:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamaican-beef-patties/977889/52 "2023-01-19T09:52:46Z")
> [@Guapo](#): > > Pizza is probably the only thing I would not use it on. Thanks! Why, is it sweetish? In any case, seems like it would be a nice item to have in my spice drawer. ---
**Author:** ![Guapo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ed655f/32.png) [@Guapo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guapo)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2023, 10:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamaican-beef-patties/977889/53 "2023-01-19T10:23:48Z")
> [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](#): > > Why, is it sweetish? It’s not sweet but it has a very smoky taste. It’s like a more delicate chipotle. It’s great with potatoes, eggs, and chicken. ---
**Author:** ![Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9de053/32.png) [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2023, 10:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamaican-beef-patties/977889/54 "2023-01-19T10:31:48Z")
Got it. Thanks, will look for it. ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2023, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamaican-beef-patties/977889/55 "2023-01-19T13:23:38Z")
> [@solost](#): > > And now I have a lot of homemade Jamaican curry powder on hand I made today. I guess making this recipe in in my near future: > > [Jamaican Curry Chicken Recipe |](https://jamaicanfoodsandrecipes.com/jamaican-curry-chicken-recipe/) So I did make this for dinner on Tuesday, and I thought it turned out far better than the Jamaican beef patties I made. It was a nice alternative to Indian-style curry, which I make all the time. The recipe I linked to says adding coconut milk to the sauce is optional, but I used 1/2 chicken stock and 1/2 coconut milk, and it really rounded out the flavor, so I think the coconut milk is mandatory. ---
**Author:** ![commasense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/commasense/32/3017_2.png) [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2023, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamaican-beef-patties/977889/56 "2023-01-19T18:23:36Z")
Just thought I’d mention that after seeing this thread last week I downloaded the [Allrecipes.com](http://Allrecipes.com) recipe, and finally made the dish last night, using standard, not Jamaican, curry powder. I cut back the quantities of curry powder called for, since we’re a household of three over-60 folks, and since it called for curry in both the pastry and the filling, and I didn’t want to overdo it. We were all very happy with the results, although we did feel that some kind of sauce would be nice if you’re eating them on a plate or for dipping, if by hand. Some here have suggested hot sauces, but any other ideas for us tamer folks? My wife thought a mild salsa, which seemed reasonable. (BTW, we keep kosher, so cheese or other dairy isn’t an option.) ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2023, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamaican-beef-patties/977889/57 "2023-01-19T20:15:51Z")
Never thought about that. But _tzaziki_ or _raita_ would seem like good (if inauthentic) choices. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamaican-beef-patties/977889/58 "2023-01-20T04:17:41Z")
I found that Jamaican patties went nicely with HP sauce, or Heinz 57 sauce. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamaican-beef-patties/977889/59 "2023-01-20T04:19:03Z")
Oh. HP Sauce does sound good with Jamaican beef patties. I also bet something sweet-and-sour would go nicely (well, I guess HP Sauce is kinda sweet and sour), or something fruity, like some kind of mango sauce. ---
**Author:** ![P-man](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/p-man/32/3606_2.png) [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamaican-beef-patties/977889/60 "2023-01-20T22:59:04Z")
How similar are they to the Runza sold in Nebraska? I’ve had both, but years apart. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamaican-beef-patties/977889.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamaican-beef-patties/977889.md?page=4)