Yes, you can reheat Jamaican beef patties, but they taste best when made fresh. Jamaican patties are half-moon-shaped flaky pastries with a spiced savory filling and a brilliant yellow-hued crust. They’re simple to make, baked rather than fried, and great as a snack, light meal, or party food. The texture of reheated patties may vary since the crust isn’t as crisp and flaky, especially if they’ve been sitting for a while. The best way to reheat a Jamaican beef patty is to use an oven or air fryer. The method will ensure you replicate the oven-baked taste when you first made them.
Nothing beats eating a steaming hot Jamaican beef patty out of the oven. You can successfully reheat a Jamaican beef patty using either the oven/toaster or air fryer. You can use the microwave, but the results won’t be the greatest. What happens if you have leftover patties that need to be stored and later warmed up?
The Oven/Toaster Oven method
The ideal way to reheat Jamaican beef patties is in the oven or toaster oven, especially if you want the patty to taste as fresh as possible. Please follow the steps below:
- Preheat the oven/toaster to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius).
- Place the Jamaican beef patties on a baking pan and set them aside.
- Place the baking sheet with the patties in the oven for 10-15 minutes to reheat (20-25 minutes if the beef patties are frozen).
- Remove from the oven once reheated, set aside to cool, and then serve.
Reheating Jamaican beef patties in an Air Fryer
Reheating Jamaican beef patties in the air fryer is quick and easy. The beauty of the air fryer is that it heats up similarly to an oven, so the patty will reheat while preserving its crisp and flaky exterior. To get started, follow the steps below:
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
- Place the Jamaican beef patty inside for 4 to 5 minutes to reheat.
- Check if it has adequately reheated; if not, continue cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes in the air fryer.
- When the food is ready, remove it from the air fryer, set it aside to cool, and serve.
Using the microwave to reheat Jamaican beef patties
While the microwave is excellent for warming a wide variety of dishes, it is not the ideal option for reheating Jamaican beef patties. The beef patties crust is designed to be crispy and flaky. It can occasionally come out soft, mushy, and soggy when cooked in the microwave. You can use the microwave if you’re in a hurry or don’t mind it not being exactly how it was when you first produced it. Just remember to keep your expectations in check. The following are the recommended directions for using the microwave to get the most outstanding results:
- Place the Jamaican beef patty on a microwavable platter or container.
- Microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute on high (depends if it was refrigerated).
- Check whether it has heated up; if not, microwave for 10 seconds at a time until scorching hot.
- Remove from the microwave once warmed, set aside to cool, and then serve.
On a barbecue/grill
On open flame is a great way to reheat Jamaican beef patties. It gives the patty an extra crispy exterior, making it even tastier than before. The steps for reheating on a grill are pretty simple:
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the Jamaican beef patty on the grill and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Once reheated, remove from the grill, set aside to cool, and serve.
Can you make Jamaican beef patties on your own?
Yes, absolutely! Following this tutorial, you may prepare Jamaican beef patties at home. To begin, soften the onion garlic, minced Scotch Bonnet or Habanero chile, garlic powder, salt, thyme, and allspice in oil.
- Cook until the ground beef is cooked, breaking it into pieces. Then, to help bind the filling, add breadcrumbs.
- Then add broth or water to allow the crumbs to absorb it. Allow the filling to cool completely before using.
- Combine flour, curry powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, then chop in cold butter pieces until pea-sized crumbs form.
- Then, until the mixture forms a mass, add cold water. Roll each ball between your palms to smooth it out after dividing the dough into 16 pieces.
- Place the balls on a small tray or big plate and chill for 10 to 15 minutes until they are firm enough to roll out.
- Place a ball of dough on a lightly floured surface one at a time, press your palm into it to begin flattening it, then roll it out evenly into a 5-inch diameter circle with a rolling pin (dust with more flour as needed). It’s okay if they aren’t perfect circles.
- Fill the dough circle with a packed 14 cup of filling, offset, so it covers about half of the circle with a 12-inch border around the edge. There will appear to be a lot of filling, but you can press and compact it a little to ensure it is filled.
- To enclose the filling, fold the dough over and squeeze the edges. To seal the edges, push them together with the tines of a fork.
- Using the remaining dough and filling, repeat the process.
- The Jamaican beef patties can be served hot or warm. Place the stuffed beef patties on parchment-lined baking trays and chill for 10 minutes to let the dough solidify. Bake until crisp and flaky, brushing with egg wash halfway through.
How do you cook Jamaican Beef Patties ahead of time?
These beef patties are perfect for making ahead of time! You can prepare the dough and the filling up to two days ahead of time. Keep the dough well wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator. Refrigerate the filling in an airtight container until ready to use. Before assembling the beef patties, reheat the filling and add more water/stock/broth to soften it.
Best ways of storing Beef Patties
Refrigerate: Store any leftover patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can keep the patties in the fridge for up to two days.
Freezer: Store any remaining patties in a flat, airtight baggie in the freezer (helps to prevent freezer burn). They’ll last up to a month in the freezer.
Jamaican Beef Patties with Cheese
Jamaican beef patties with cheese contain a spicy beef and cheese mixture encased in flaky, tasty dough, just like actual patties. You can fill them with whatever you want: greens, vegetables, tofu, seitan, or whatever else you choose. For the healthiest version, you could also use any excellent meat substitute, such as burger crumbles, soy crumbles, or lentils. This filing is Textured Vegetable Protein, which you can find in the health food section of most supermarkets.
What are some helpful hints for a pleasant beef patties experience?
- Freeze leftover Jamaican beef patties in an airtight container or zip lock bag for up to a month, or keep them refrigerated until the next day.
- Reheat chilled patties in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes at 180° C/359° F.
- If frozen, thaw at room temperature first, then heat for 10 to 15 minutes at 180° C/359° F in the oven.
- You can prepare beef with proteins such as chicken, pig, or shrimp.