Juicy Lucy Burger Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground chuck
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1½ teaspoons ground black pepper
- 4 slices American cheese
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 4 potato hamburger buns (split in half)
- Lettuce, tomato slices, bread and butter pickles, ketchup, and caramelized onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Combine
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the salt and pepper. Set aside.
- 3
Divide the beef into 4 equal portions and halve each portion for a total of 8 equal portions.
- 4
Form
- 5
Gently form each portion into a 4-inch wide x ¼-inch deep disc and season both sides of each patty with the salt and pepper mixture.
- 6
Place 1 slice of cheese in the middle of 4 patties. Fold the cheese corners to the middle of each cheese slice so there is no overhang.
- 7
Pinch
- 8
Use your fingers or a spatula to lift a patty (without cheese) and place it on top of one of the patties with cheese. Pinch the edges together to ensure the cheese stays inside the patty when cooked/melted. Repeat this process until all 4 cheese-filled patties are formed.
- 9
Cook
- 10
Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the burgers and cook for 3-4 minutes until a good sear is formed and the edges begin to brown. Gently flip the burgers over and sear the second side, about 3-4 more minutes.
2 min - 11
Toast
- 12
While the burgers cook, toast the buns, if desired.
- 13
Transfer the burgers to a paper towel-lined plate.
- 14
Serve
- 15
Assemble the burgers and add your favorite burger toppings. (Be careful when taking the first bite - the hot cheese can squirt out.) Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 4 servings)
