Oats Free Rosemary Beef Snack Patties
These little patties pack a serious punch of flavor into every bite, with fresh rosemary, garlic-infused olive oil, and a hint of turmeric giving the beef a deeply savory, almost herbaceous character. A squeeze of lemon juice brightens everything up and keeps the seasoning from feeling heavy. Snack patties like these are a brilliant solution when you want something satisfying and protein-forward without reaching for anything processed or grain-based — every single ingredient here is naturally free of oats and oat derivatives, no label-scanning required. The technique is straightforward: mix just until combined, press into flat rounds, and sear in a hot skillet until you get that gorgeous, deeply browned crust. Cooking them to 160°F ensures they're perfectly done all the way through, and the two-minute rest locks in the juices so they stay tender rather than dry. Serve them as a quick snack, tuck them into lettuce wraps, or pair them with roasted vegetables for a full meal — they're endlessly versatile and genuinely hard to stop eating.
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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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