Capsaicin Free Rosemary Beef Snack Patties
These little beef patties are packed with savory, herby flavor — rosemary, oregano, garlic-infused olive oil, and a bright hit of lemon juice all work together to make something that tastes far more impressive than the short ingredient list suggests. For anyone avoiding capsaicin, finding satisfying snack-style proteins can be tricky since so many grab-and-go options lean on chili, cayenne, or hot sauce for their punch. This recipe skips all of that entirely and still delivers bold, deeply satisfying flavor through aromatics and a good sear. The turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and gorgeous color without any heat whatsoever. Cooking them in a hot skillet with garlic-infused oil gives each patty a beautifully browned crust that makes them feel like a proper restaurant bite. They're great straight off the pan, tucked into a wrap, or sliced over a simple salad — versatile enough to work as a snack, a light meal, or a meal-prep staple you'll keep coming back to.
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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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