Chef John's Juicy Lucy

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This hamburger isn't just any old cheeseburger. Depending on whom you talk to, this cheese-stuffed burger is either called a "Juicy Lucy," or a "Jucy Lucy." That's because two restaurants in Minneapolis claim to have invented it, and they spell it differently. Make sure you thoroughly and thoughtfully press the edges of the two patties together to seal in the cheese stuffing, which keeps the meat juicier. Spread your favorite burger sauce over the bun.

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John Mitzewich
Chef John
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
1
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Ingredients

  • 6 ounces ground beef

  • 4 drops Worcestershire sauce, or to taste

  • 3 pinches garlic powder

  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • kosher salt, to taste

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • 1 slice Cheddar cheese

  • 1 hamburger bun, split

  • 1 slice tomato

  • 1 leaf lettuce

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Cut a circle of cheese using a pastry cutter or the rim of a glass. Place cheese onto a patty; cover with other patty. Press edges together carefully. Flip and continue pressing until fully sealed. Season both sides with a little salt.

  3. 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.

Chef's Note:

For a medium-rare burger, cook for about 4 minutes per side. There are so many variables, such as fat content, meat temperature, pan temperature, cheese choice, and portion size, to name a few. Doing some testing before the big burger party is recommended. Best homework ever! But overall, not much can go wrong.

Editor's Note:

Please note changes in ingredient amounts if using the magazine version of this recipe.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

618 Calories
38g Fat
27g Carbs
40g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 618
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g 49%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 134mg 45%
Sodium 958mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 40g 79%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 293mg 23%
Iron 5mg 28%
Potassium 596mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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