Juicy Lucy
A Juicy Lucy is a Minnesota take on a cheeseburger that stuffs the cheese inside the burger for an ooey, gooey, irresistible burger.
Yield: 4 people
Calories: 515kcal
Materials
- 1.5 lbs ground beef 10 - 20% fat content
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 slices American cheese
For serving
- pickles
- sliced onion
- sliced tomato
- lettuce
Instructions
- Stack the four slices of cheese and cut into 4 even squares. Set aside
- In a medium bowl, season beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Gently mix with your hands until combined.
- Divide the meat into 8 equal portions and form them into balls. Form one juicy lucy at a time: press two of the meat balls into even, thin 1/4 inch patties. Top one patty with four of the small cheese squares in the center, leaving about an 1/2 inch boarder. Place the other patty on top, and gently press the edges to seal the cheese in. Cup the stuffed patty to round out the edges. Repeat 3 more times.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat until hot, about 3 minutes. Place burgers onto pan (as many will fit without being crowded). Cook undisturbed until dark golden-brown on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Using a spatula, flip the patties and cook until the second side is dark golden-brown and the patties are cooked through, about 4 minutes.
- Assemble burger. Place a burger on a toasted bun (if desired) and top with desired toppings.
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Nutrition
Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 1047mg | Potassium: 504mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 4mg