Description
Beef & Pumpkin Patties are juicy, protein-packed, and freezer-friendly—an easy and healthy dinner recipe perfect for any night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15 preferred)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme or oregano
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pumpkin puree, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings.
- Mix until just combined without overworking the meat.
- Shape into 6 medium-sized patties, about 3-4 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick.
- Optional: chill patties in the fridge for 10–15 minutes to help them hold shape.
- To pan-fry: heat 1–2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- To grill: preheat grill, oil the grates, and cook over medium heat for 4 minutes per side.
- To bake: preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), place patties on a lined baking sheet, and bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides or in a bun, salad, or grain bowl.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the meat to avoid tough patties.
- Add more breadcrumbs if the mixture feels too soft.
- Resting the mixture before cooking helps the patties firm up.
- Great for meal prep—freeze raw patties and cook from frozen or thawed.
- Customize with different spices or add cheese to the center for a surprise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried, Grilled, or Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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