Jamaican Beef Patty Meatloaf
Jamaican Beef Patty Meatloaf
Ingredients
For the Beef Patty Filling
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (a mix of red, yellow, and green)
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 Scotch Bonnet pepper, sliced, seeds removed for less heat (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, for the filling
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon salt
For Assembly and Baking
- 8 loaves coco bread
- 1 large egg, for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Add the diced bell peppers, diced yellow onion, minced garlic, and sliced Scotch Bonnet pepper (if using). Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Add the ground beef to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Break the beef apart with a spoon and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Stir in the chopped fresh thyme, ground allspice, ground ginger, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pour in the beef broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Remove the beef mixture from the heat and let it cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
In a large bowl, combine the cooled beef mixture with the panko breadcrumbs and 1 whisked large egg. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Take one piece of coco bread and gently flatten it out slightly with your hands. Place about 1/4 cup of the beef patty filling in the middle of the flattened coco bread.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Carefully roll up the coco bread around the filling, shaping it into a loaf or patty, ensuring the beef mixture is completely enclosed. Pinch the seams to seal. Repeat with the remaining coco bread and filling.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Place the assembled Jamaican Beef Patty Meatloaves on the prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining large egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the top of each meatloaf generously with the egg wash.
⏱️ 3 min
- 11
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the coco bread is golden brown and the filling is heated through. The internal temperature of the filling should reach 160°F.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 12
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade Jamaican Beef Patty Meatloaf!
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Jamaican Beef Patty Meatloaf
For the Beef Patty Filling
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (a mix of red, yellow, and green)
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 Scotch Bonnet pepper, sliced, seeds removed for less heat (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, for the filling
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon salt
For Assembly and Baking
- 8 loaves coco bread
- 1 large egg, for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Add the diced bell peppers, diced yellow onion, minced garlic, and sliced Scotch Bonnet pepper (if using). Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Add the ground beef to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Break the beef apart with a spoon and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Stir in the chopped fresh thyme, ground allspice, ground ginger, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pour in the beef broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Remove the beef mixture from the heat and let it cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
In a large bowl, combine the cooled beef mixture with the panko breadcrumbs and 1 whisked large egg. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Take one piece of coco bread and gently flatten it out slightly with your hands. Place about 1/4 cup of the beef patty filling in the middle of the flattened coco bread.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Carefully roll up the coco bread around the filling, shaping it into a loaf or patty, ensuring the beef mixture is completely enclosed. Pinch the seams to seal. Repeat with the remaining coco bread and filling.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Place the assembled Jamaican Beef Patty Meatloaves on the prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining large egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the top of each meatloaf generously with the egg wash.
⏱️ 3 min - 11
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the coco bread is golden brown and the filling is heated through. The internal temperature of the filling should reach 160°F.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 12
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade Jamaican Beef Patty Meatloaf!
⏱️ 5 min