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Juicy Lucy Burger

Juicy Lucy Burger Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 560
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, 80% lean
  • 4 thick slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 4 tsp butter, softened

Method
 

  1. Divide beef into 8 equal balls, flatten each into a thin 4-inch patty about ¼ inch thick.
  2. Place one cheese square in the center of 4 patties, top with remaining patties, and pinch edges firmly to seal into ½-inch thick burgers.
  3. Season patties with salt and pepper, cook in a preheated skillet over medium-high heat 4-5 minutes per side until deeply browned and center reaches 160°F (71°C). Transfer to a plate.
  4. Spread 1 tsp butter on cut sides of each bun and toast in the same skillet 2 minutes until golden.
  5. Build each burger with a patty on a bottom bun, add your toppings, and serve immediately.

Notes

Let the burgers rest a minute off the heat before serving so the cheese sets slightly and won’t pour out. For a double cheese hit, top each patty with another cheese slice during the last minute of cooking, covering the pan with a lid to melt it fast.