Juicy Lucy Burger

AuthorPlanet Depos

DifficultyIntermediate

Experienced these amazing burgers in Minneapolis and found a great recipe online. Delish

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Yields4 Servings

Prep Time15 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr

Ingredients

1 ½ lbs Grouund beef (80/20 blend ideal)

3 oz Extra sharp cheddar cheese, cut into thin squares or rectangles

3 Cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped (or sub 1 tsp garlic powder)

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

½ tsp Freshly ground black pepper

Canola cooking spray

4 Buns

Grill pan or cast iron pan (optional)

Directions

In a large mixing bowl combine ground beef, garlic, Worcestershire, salt and pepper; mix by hand.

Form beef mixture into 8 thin patties on a large sheet pan

With your thumb, press an indented well in the center of 4 patties and put the portioned cheese in the wells.

Encase the cheese with the remaining 4 patties, hand forming your burger to a uniform shape with sealed edges.

Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before grilling.
30 Minutes

Spray burgers with a light coat of cooking spray.

Grill or pan sear over high heat 3 minutes per side
3 Minutes

Transfer to cool side of grill or 375°F oven to finish cooking to an internal doneness of 160°F (5 to 8 minutes).
8 Minutes

Remove from grill and rest at least 3 minutes for cheese to set.
3 Minutes

CategoryBurgers