Walnut Free Rosemary Beef Snack Patties
These little patties pack a serious punch of flavor into every bite, thanks to fresh rosemary, dried oregano, a whisper of turmeric, and a bright finish of lemon juice. The garlic-infused olive oil does double duty — it seasons the meat from the inside and creates a gorgeous, deeply browned crust in the skillet. Ground beef snacks can sometimes feel one-dimensional, but this combination of herbs and spices makes each patty taste like something you'd order at a proper gastropub. The technique is straightforward: mix just until combined, press into flat rounds, and let a hot pan do the heavy lifting. Resting the patties for a couple of minutes after cooking keeps them juicy all the way through. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or just need a satisfying high-protein snack, these come together with minimal fuss and zero tree-nut concerns — every ingredient on the list is clean and easy to source.
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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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