Guyanese Beef Patty — Print Recipe

Flaky turmeric-colored pastry filled with seasoned ground beef, onions, and hot pepper, baked until golden and served as a hearty snack.

Ingredients

1 Make pastry by rubbing cold butter into flour and turmeric until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add egg yolk and enough cold water to form dough. Chill thirty minutes.
2 Brown ground beef in oil with onion, garlic, cumin, curry powder, and wiri wiri pepper until fully cooked and dry.
3 Stir breadcrumbs into the beef mixture to absorb excess moisture. Season well with salt and pepper. Cool completely.
4 Roll pastry thin and cut into six-inch circles. Place filling on one half, fold over, and crimp edges with a fork.
5 Brush tops with beaten egg for a golden finish. Place on a lined baking sheet.
6 Bake at 200C for twenty-five minutes until pastry is golden, flaky, and crisp. Cool five minutes before serving.

Did You Know?

Every Guyanese bakery has its own closely guarded patty recipe, and fierce debates about who makes the best patty can last for hours.