Cinnamon Free Rosemary Beef Snack Patties
Savory, herby, and deeply satisfying, these little beef patties are the kind of snack that feels far more indulgent than the ingredient list suggests. Fresh rosemary and dried oregano do the heavy lifting here, layering in earthy, aromatic flavor that pairs beautifully with the richness of 85/15 ground beef. A splash of fresh lemon juice and a touch of turmeric round everything out without overwhelming the natural beefiness — it's a surprisingly bright combination. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to warming spices like cinnamon, the seasoning blend here is a genuine win: bold and complex without a trace of the usual suspects hiding in pre-made spice mixes or store-bought patties. Garlic-infused olive oil adds another layer of depth both in the mix and in the pan, helping each patty develop that irresistible dark crust. Press them thin, cook them hot, and let them rest just long enough to stay juicy — then eat them straight off the plate or tuck them into whatever you've got on hand.
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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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