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Jamaican Meatloaf and Coco Bread Recipe

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Jamaican meatloaf and coco bread recipe: quite nice things to make. The meatloaf can be flavoured any way you want it. And in fact, you can use the bread dough to make callaloo loaf, ackee loaf, or a veggie loaf. The possibilities are endless.

If you go to a patty shop in Jamaica, you can’t just buy one patty and walk out! No way! You will want to try the meatloaf and also the coco bread. Then you’ll want to learn to make them yourself so I have here for you the perfect Jamaican meatloaf and coco bread recipe.

Grab the recipe for making delicious Jamaican meatloaf and coco bread here. Easy steps to follow and no unusual ingredients. You can use your flavours too!

I say they are perfect because I have tested the recipe, made it several times, and this is the closest we’ve tasted to the real deal.

What are Jamaican meatloaf and coco bread?

First of all, they are not loaves, and neither do they have coco nor cocoa in. A Jamaican meatloaf is a savoury pasty made with a bread dough covering which hides a spicy and mouthwatering meat filling. The meat most commonly used is minced beef but people have been known to use other meats. There’s even a callaloo loaf and an ackee loaf.

The coco bread just has no filling. It is often used as the bread for a delicious sandwich, or to slap a patty in, if you’re feeling particularly hungry.

Ok here’s the Jamaican meatloaf and coco bread recipe you’ve come here for

If you prefer to watch how they’re made, then there is a recipe down below

For the bread mixture you will need the following:

meatloaf or coco bread ingredients

500g flour (use strong bread flour or plain flour) (4 cups)

300 ml of warm water or milk (1 and a quarter cup)

1tbsp sugar

1tbsp butter (plus a little more for spreading

14 g yeast 1 tablespoon)

Method

Mix all the dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl (avoid putting the yeast and salt directly together at the start.)

Make a well in the centre and add the warm liquid.

Mix together until a dough is formed

Knead the dough until soft, pliable and stretchy (about 5 mins)

Grease the bowl and place the dough in the centre. Spread a little oil or melted butter on the top of the dough, cover the bowl with cling film or a clean tea towel. Place in a warm place to rise. This should take about 45 minutes or until the dough has doubled in size.

Leave the dough to rise and go on to make your filling.

For the filling, you will need the following ingredients

Jamaican meatloaf recipe attached

250 g ground beef ( 9 ounces)

1 chopped onion

2 scallions, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, chopped

1 cup breadcrumbs

1 tbsp oil

2tsp curry powder

1 tsp turmeric

I scotch bonnet pepper, chopped finely

1 tsp ground pimento

1tsp thyme

2 Maggie flavour cubes (these are the best)

2tbsp tomato purée

1/2 cup water

Method

Sauté the onion, garlic, and scallions in oil until softened.

Add the meat and continue cooking until the meat is no longer pink. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, turmeric, curry powder, flavour cubes, pimento, and tomato purée.

Add water and give it a stir.

Cover and leave to simmer for 10 minutes

Add the breadcrumbs. Taste and adjust the flavours if necessary. Turn off the heat and leave to cool.


 

Now turn your attention to the dough which should be swollen and ready for the second kneading.

At this stage, your kitchen will have the smell of a Jamaican patty shop. Amazing!

Ok, are you loving the meatloaf and coco bread recipe so far?

 

Turn out the well-risen dough onto your work surface and flatten to get rid of the air which has puffed it up.

Jamaican meatloaf & coco bread recipe

Knead for a few minutes and then roll out onto a lightly floured surface.

Divide the mixture into 12 pieces

Roll each piece into a circle

Jamaican meatloaf recipe attached

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius

Put two to three tablespoons of the cooled filling mixture across the centre of each circle. Moisten the edges with a little water and then fold over to enclose the filling. Press down on the edges to seal. Pierce the tops of each meatloaf to allow hot air to escape during baking.


Jamaican meatloaf recipe

For coco bread, brush the top of one of the circles with melted butter and place another circle on top. Press down to flatten. Brush the top one now and then moisten the edges. Fold over and then flatten just the edges to seal.

Place loaves and coco bread on baking trays and leave in a warm place for about 10 minutes. (Make sure to leave space in between for them to rise.

Place meatloaves and coco bread to bake in the hot oven for about 20 to 30 minutes. They should be risen and golden brown.

Remove from the oven and brush with a little melted butter.

jamaican meatloaf recipe


Your efforts should be well worth it.

Invite your friends over for a Jamaican feast and I tell you, they won’t believe that you actually made this all by yourself!

 

Next time you go to Jamaica, check out any Juici Beef restaurant and get yourself a fix of a patty, meatloaf and coco bread or whatever else you desire.

Jamaican meatloaf recipe

 

Share your ideas below.

Grab the recipe for making delicious Jamaican meatloaf and coco bread here. Easy steps to follow and no unusual ingredients. You can use your flavours too!

 


Check out other recipes

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Comments

  1. Sarah says

    May 12, 2019 at 6:11 pm

    Wow does this look good and easy to make! I am definitely going to give this recipe a try. I absolutely love trying new recipes and expanding on what I know how to cook. Can’t wait to try it.
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    • Joleisa says

      May 13, 2019 at 7:58 pm

      Do let us know how you get on. And shoot any questions our way too. All the best, and thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  2. Annabella says

    May 27, 2020 at 10:16 pm

    These look lovely they remind me of a south african Jaffel which is very similar. I am defo going to give these a try with my daughter she will love it. I look forward to checking out more of your delicious treats.

    Reply
    • Joleisa says

      May 28, 2020 at 7:41 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Annabella. I must check out Jaffel as we have not heard about it before.

      Reply
  3. Jelane says

    May 28, 2020 at 2:30 am

    These look delicious! I was wondering if you had tried freezing them and if they reheat well. My husband and I are empty nesters now so this would easily make 2 or 3 meals for us. Which would be great for us if the extras can be frozen and reheated.

    Reply
    • Joleisa says

      May 28, 2020 at 7:39 pm

      Hi Jelane,

      Yes, these meatloaves as well as the coco breads can be frozen for months! Just make sure they are completely cooled first, and then wrapped using kitchen plastic wraps. We hope that helps. Do enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Paulett says

    April 10, 2022 at 1:43 am

    I would love to make these but having a little problem with the measurements. We do not use grams. Could you break down the measurements for me here in USA. Greatly appreciate tks

    Reply
    • Joleisa says

      April 11, 2022 at 2:38 pm

      I’ve sent you an email with the updated version. Happy baking and we would love to know how yours turn out.

      Reply
      • Paulett says

        April 12, 2022 at 7:04 pm

        Will definitely let you know when I bake . Thanks a million for measurements 🙏🏾Stay safe and one love to you both

        Reply
  5. Paulett says

    July 14, 2022 at 7:09 pm

    I made this and was so pleased with the results. Thanks again stay safe

    Reply
    • Joleisa says

      July 21, 2022 at 6:39 am

      well, enjoy. thanks for letting us know.

      Reply

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