Nitrate & Nitrite Free Rosemary Beef Snack Patties
Snack time just got a serious upgrade. These little beef patties are seasoned with fresh rosemary, dried oregano, a hint of turmeric, and a bright squeeze of lemon juice — a combination that smells incredible in the pan and tastes even better off the plate. For anyone navigating processed meat aisles with a wary eye, this recipe is a breath of fresh air: every ingredient is whole and straightforward, with zero cured or preserved meats in sight. Ground beef, fresh herbs, and garlic-infused olive oil do all the heavy lifting here, so there's nothing hidden and nothing to second-guess. The trick to getting that deeply browned crust is a hot skillet and resisting the urge to crowd the pan — patience pays off in a big way. A quick two-minute rest after cooking keeps them juicy all the way through. Pack them for lunch, serve them as a protein-packed snack, or pile them onto a plate for a casual weeknight dinner that feels a little more special than it has any right to be.
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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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