Artificial Food Coloring Free Rosemary Beef Snack Patties
These little beef patties are punchy, herby, and satisfying in a way that feels far more special than their short ingredient list suggests. Fresh rosemary and garlic-infused olive oil do the heavy lifting here, layering in savory depth alongside dried oregano and a whisper of turmeric that gives each patty a warm, golden hue — no synthetic dyes required. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens everything just enough to keep the flavors lively rather than heavy. Many packaged snack foods and pre-seasoned meat products rely on artificial colorants to look appealing, but this recipe gets its gorgeous sear and color entirely from high heat, real spices, and good-quality ground beef. The technique is straightforward: mix gently, press into patties, and let a hot skillet do the work until you get that deeply browned crust. They're great on their own as a protein-packed snack, tucked into a wrap, or sliced over a simple salad.
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4 servings
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15)
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil, plus more for the pan
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, rosemary, garlic-infused olive oil, salt, black pepper, oregano, turmeric, and lemon juice. Mix with your hands until the seasonings are evenly distributed, about 30 seconds — stop as soon as the mixture is uniform to avoid overworking.
- 2
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and press each into a flat round patty about 1/2 inch thick.
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