Juicy Lucy Burger Recipes

JUICY LUCY BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Form 8, thin patties from the beef. Each patty should be slightly larger than a slice of cheese.
• Cut each slice of American cheese into 4 equal pieces; stack the pieces. Sandwich one stack of cheese between 2 ground beef patties. Tightly pinch edges together tightly seal the cheese within the meat. Repeat with the remaining cheese and patties.
• Preheat a cast-iron or other heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat. Cook burgers until well browned, about 4 minutes. It is common for burgers to puff up due to steam from the melting cheese. Turn burgers and prick the top of each to allow steam to escape; cook until browned on the outside and no longer pink on the inside; about 4 minutes. Serve on hamburger buns.

JUICY LUCY BURGER

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir together 2 teaspoons salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Divide the beef into four equal portions, then halve each of those portions. Gently roll each portion into a ball using the palm of your hand, then flatten each into a disk shape on a large cutting board, pressing with your fingers and palm until just over 4 inches wide and 1/4-inch thick. Repeat to form eight patties. Season both sides of each patty with the salt-and-pepper blend.
• Add one slice cheese to the center of one patty, folding any overhanging corners of the cheese inward. Using a spatula, lift another patty from the cutting board and place it on top of the cheese, pressing gently to connect both patties. Gently pinch the edges of the patties together to thoroughly seal, then use your fingers to round the edges by pressing and patting along the perimeter. Repeat with the remaining patties, forming three more burgers, and set aside.
• In a large (preferably 12-inch) cast-iron skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; sprinkle with sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, adding 2 tablespoons water about every 5 minutes to prevent burning, until tender and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Once the onions are caramelized, transfer them to a bowl. (If you have any bits left in the pan, wipe them out.)
• Add the oil to the skillet to lightly coat the bottom and heat over medium-high until scalding-hot, about 2 minutes. Add the burgers and cook until seared and dark brown on the outside, 3 to 5 minutes per side. (You'll want to let the burgers cook undisturbed as long as possible to develop a crisp sear and to prevent them from splitting. Their insides will cook through by the time the outsides form a proper sear. Resist the urge to cut them open, as the cheese will spurt out.) Transfer burgers to a clean cutting board to rest.
• Meanwhile, toast the buns: Scrape up and remove from the pan any cheese that may have leaked, leaving a thin layer of accumulated fat in the pan. Reduce the heat to medium. Working in batches, toast the buns cut-side down until warmed and toasted in spots, about 1 minute. Form sandwiches by layering pickles, patties, then caramelized onions on buns. Serve immediately.

CHEF JOHN'S JUICY LUCY

Steps:

• Divide beef into two 3-ounce balls. Lightly moisten fingertips with water and press beef into patties about 1/4-inch thick. Drop Worcestershire sauce over patties; rub in lightly. Sprinkle garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne on top and rub in.
• Cut a circle of cheese using a pastry cutter or the rim of a glass. Place cheese onto 1 patty; cover with the other patty. Press edges together carefully. Flip and continue pressing until fully sealed. Season both sides with a little salt.
• Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patty for 5 minutes per side for medium doneness. Place patty on one half of a bun. Top with tomato, lettuce, and the other half of the bun.

JUICY LUCY

Steps:

• Lightly mix 6 ounces ground beef chuck with a big pinch of kosher salt. Form into two equal balls, and then shape into two flat patties. Lay two slices American cheese between them and form the meat around the cheese; make an indentation in the center of the patty. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat; sprinkle the skillet with salt. Cook the burger 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve on a soft bun.

JUICY LUCY BURGER

Steps:

• Place the ground beef in a large bowl and season with the Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
• Divide the meat into 4 equal portions and form each into a ball.
• Using your fingertips, flatten them into thin patties, about 1/4 inch thick.
• Divide the cheese into 2 of the patties and top them with the remaining 2 patties, pinching the edges to form a tight seal.
• With your hands, smooth out the edges and press on the top to flatten slightly into a thick single patty.
• Heat your grill or cast iron pan to medium high. Add a little vegetable oil and then add your burgers, cooking undisturbed for 5-6 minutes per side. Messing with them too much might cause the cheese to leak from the patty.
• Remove to a plate or cutting board and let the burgers rest for at least 3 minutes.
• Spread your toasted buns with mayo and place a patty on each bun bottom, topping with ketchup and covering with the bun tops.
• Serve immediately!

AMERICAN BURGER "JUICY LUCY" RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Mix together the patty ingredients until evenly combined.
• Flatten the beef into a thin layer, then place a chunk of cheddar inside, wrapping the beef completely around the cheddar. Form a patty with your hands.
• Repeat with the remaining beef and cheese.
• Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
• Cook the burgers for 3 minutes on the first side, flip, then cook for 6 more minutes.
• Assemble the burgers with the bun, bacon, tomato, and lettuce.
• Enjoy!

GRILLED JUICY LUCY BURGER

Steps:

• Place 2 lbs. of ground hamburger in a mixing bowl. Add 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce to the hamburger and combine with your hands.
• Divide the meat into 4 equal portions. Divide each portion in half and form each portion into a patty (should be 8 total patties).
• Cut 4 slices of smoked Gouda (or cheese of choice) into quarters. Place the sliced cheese into 4 stacks.
• Place each stack of cheese onto one of the burger patties.
• Place two burger patties together around the cheese and use your hands to press the patties together. Try to form one patty around the cheese. Seal the edges of the patty with your fingers.
• Place the patties on a clean surface (there should be four patties) and sprinkle one side with a generous amount of salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp. garlic powder and onion powder on top of patties.
• Place the burgers (spice side down) onto the hottest part of a grill. Spice the other side of the burgers with more salt and pepper and another 1/2 tsp. of garlic and onion powder. Sear the burgers for 3 minutes per side and then move them to the edges of the grill. Cook for another 4-5 minutes per side on the edges of the grill. The safe internal temperature for ground beef is 160 degrees Fahrenheit. This can be tested using a food thermometer. However, cooking times will vary depending on how well done you like your burgers.
• Toast the buns for a minute or so on the grill if desired.
• Let the burgers rest for a minute before serving. Place the grilled burgers on the toasted gluten free buns (or buns of choice) and finish with your favorite toppings.