How to Make Perfect Juicy Lucy Burgers
Servings:*
8 servingsIngredients
- 2 pounds fresh ground beef (80% or 85% lean)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- 4 ounces cheese per burger (suggestions: Tillamook Sharp Cheddar, American, smoked Swiss, blue cheese)
- Buns, sliced and buttered
- Vegetable oil (for grilling)
- Toppings of your choice, such as ketchup, mustard, pickles, tomato slices, lettuce, mayonnaise, etc.
Directions
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In a large bowl combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper and mix the seasoning is evenly distributed.
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Divide ground beef into 16 equal pieces. Place between parchment paper or plastic wrap and flatten into patties that are about ¼ inch thick.
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Cut or break cheese into smaller pieces, then add about 4 ounces (1-2 slices) cheese on top of 8 of the burger patties.
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Top each burger with a second patty and pinch edges together to seal completely.
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Rub vegetable oil on grill and heat grill to high.
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Sear burgers over direct heat, 1-2 minutes per side. After flipping burgers, poke a small hole in top of each one to allow steam to escape.
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Continue cooking over indirect heat until cooked through, about 8-10 minutes, to an internal temperature of at least 160 F. Remove from grill and allow burgers to rest for at least 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, toast buttered buns on grill.
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Place burgers on toasted buns, add toppings and serve.
Chef’s tip
You can also cook the burgers on the stovetop in a pan, ideally a cast iron skillet. Heat the pan to medium high, add 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil or butter and cook for 6-8 minutes per side.