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Juicy Lucy Recipe

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This Juicy Lucy recipe features classic cheeseburgers stuffed with melted American cheese inside tender, seasoned ground beef patties. Grilled or pan-fried to juicy perfection, these burgers are served on brioche buns with fresh toppings and your choice of sauces, delivering a deliciously gooey and satisfying meal in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  1. Season the Beef: Mix the burger seasoning thoroughly into the ground beef by hand, then divide the meat into 6 equal portions for even-sized patties.
  2. Form Patties and Add Cheese: Shape each portion into two thin patties — a larger bottom patty and a smaller top patty. Place 1-2 folded slices of American cheese on the bottom patty, then cover it with the smaller top patty. Pinch the edges tightly to seal the cheese completely inside.
  3. Cook the Juicy Lucy: Grill or pan-fry the stuffed patties over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side, or until they reach your preferred doneness and the cheese has fully melted inside. It’s helpful to cut into one burger to check doneness of both beef and cheese.
  4. Rest the Burgers: Allow the Juicy Lucys to rest for 1-2 minutes after cooking to let the juices and melted cheese settle, preventing the cheese from spilling out uncontrollably when bitten.
  5. Assemble and Serve: Place the rested patties on brioche buns and top with your favorite fresh toppings such as lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. Add ketchup, mustard, or mayo as desired, then serve immediately.

Notes

  • Sealing the edges of the patties tightly is key to preventing cheese leakage during cooking.
  • Resting the burgers after cooking helps keep the cheese molten but contained.
  • Using brioche buns adds a buttery sweetness that complements the savory juicy burger.
  • Feel free to customize toppings and sauces to your taste preferences.

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