Flaky and Juicy Beef Patties
Recipe Overview
Overview
The recipe for these Flaky and Juicy Beef Patties is a wonderful take on a classic Caribbean dish. The use of short ribs not only enhances the flavor but also adds a luxurious texture to the filling. The process begins with making a simple pastry dough, which is chilled to ensure it bakes up flaky and tender. As the dough rests, the short ribs are braised with aromatic vegetables and spices, creating a rich filling that is both hearty and satisfying.
Once the filling is prepared, the fun begins with rolling out the pastry. The dough should be rolled to the thickness of a coin, ensuring that it holds the filling without being too thick or too thin. Each patty is filled with the savory mixture and sealed, making them easy to handle and perfect for sharing at gatherings. The addition of a mango dipping sauce adds a refreshing contrast to the savory patties, making them a delightful treat.
These patties are not just food; they are a celebration of Caribbean culture and flavors. The combination of the flaky pastry and the juicy filling creates a satisfying bite that is sure to impress anyone you serve them to. Whether for a party or a casual meal, these beef patties are a fantastic choice that brings a taste of the Caribbean to your table.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Combine plain flour, cold butter, sugar, seasoning, and turmeric in a bowl.
Add cold water to the mixture to form a dough, then chill it in cling film for at least an hour.
Tip: If your dough gets a little bit wet, you can add a little bit more flour.
Tip: If your pastry feels a little bit dry, you can add a little bit more water.
Clean short ribs, leaving some fat for flavor.
Heat coconut oil in a hot pan and season with salt and pepper.
Add short ribs to the pan and brown them for color and flavor.
Tip: Browning the meat first can enhance the flavor of the spices.
Add diced onions and carrots to the pan.
Add a whole Scotch bonnet pepper, bay leaf, whole ginger, and garlic to the pan.
Tip: Use a whole Scotch bonnet pepper for aroma without too much heat.
Add ground coriander, ground cinnamon, celery salt, smoked paprika, ground ginger, and curry powder.
Tip: Ground ginger and fresh ginger bring different notes to the dish.
Stir in tomato paste and warm it through with the spices.
Tip: Warming up spices can bring them back to life and enhance their sweetness.
Add stock and return the browned short ribs to the pan.
Let the mixture cook for at least 2 and 1/2 hours.
Take the cooked short ribs off the bone and shred the meat.
Add roughly chopped butter beans and spring onions to the shredded meat.
Roll out the chilled pastry to about the thickness of a 1B coin.
Use a ring cutter to cut out pastry circles.
Tip: Don't overfill your Patty to avoid difficulty in closing it.
Place filling in the bottom semicircle of the pastry, leaving a half-inch edge.
Fold the top half of the pastry over the filling and seal it.
Use a fork to crimp the edges of the patties.
Make two small holes in the bottom of the patties.
Tip: Make holes in the patties to prevent the filling from bursting out during baking.
Bake the patties in the oven for about 8 to 10 minutes.
Chop heirloom tomatoes and avocado for a salad.
Tip: Chop tomatoes roughly for a fresh salad without worrying about perfect sizes.
Add lime juice, zest, and olive oil to the salad.
Puree mango and mix with vinegar, salt, pepper, and a bit of Scotch bonnet.
Tip: Adding a little bit of Scotch bonnet to sweet dishes can enhance flavor without overwhelming spice.
Serve two patties with the salad and mango dip.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Coconut Cream
Ingredient: Gluten
→ Substitution: Gluten-Free Flour Blend
Nutrition
Skill Level
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Short ribs provide rich flavor and tenderness when braised.
- •Using a Scotch bonnet pepper adds aroma without overwhelming heat.
- •Chilling the pastry dough helps achieve a flaky texture.
- •The filling can include various vegetables for added flavor and nutrition.
