Juicy Lucy
Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(21)
Ingredients
6 burgers
- 2 lbs. ground beef
- 2 tablespoons burger seasoning
- 6–12 slices American cheese
- 6 brioche buns
- Toppings: Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles
- Sauces: Ketchup, mustard, mayo
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Preparation
Step 1
Mix the spices into the ground beef (I just mix by hand). Divide the beef into 6 even sections.
Step 2
Form each section into two thin patties (a smaller top patty, and a larger bottom patty). Place 1-2 folded pieces of cheese on the bottom patty, and place the smaller top patty over it, pinching up the edges to seal.
Step 3
Grill or pan fry for about 5 minutes on medium heat, or until cooked to your desired doneness and cheese is melted. We usually sacrifice one Juicy Lucy and cut into it to test the doneness of both the beef and cheese.
Step 4
Let the Juicy Lucys rest for a minute or two. This is essential, otherwise the cheese will be so hot that it will literally come exploding out all over the place.
Step 5
Serve on buns with your favorite toppings!
Step 6
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Chef's notes
I find it very difficult if not impossible to go for a medium-done Juicy Lucy because if you limit the cook time on the burger, it’s hard to get the cheese hot enough to melt. Plus you don’t want to be sticking a meat thermometer into these because you’ll lose your delicious melty cheese.
We usually just go for a more well-done burger (the patties on either side are thin so this happens relatively quickly) since we are chasing that delicious melty cheese center.
Definitely recommend toasting the buns! Just spread them with a little butter and either pop in the oven for a few minutes at 350, or place on the upper rack of a grill while the burgers finish.
