Are you craving a juicy and flavorful burger that's sure to satisfy your hunger? Look no further than the American burger, also known as the Juicy Lucy. This iconic burger, hailing from the heart of the United States, is renowned for its unique and irresistible combination of juicy, melted cheese packed inside a perfectly cooked patty. With its delectable taste and tantalizing aroma, the Juicy Lucy promises a culinary experience like no other. Whether you prefer your burger cooked to perfection or enjoy it medium-rare, this recipe will guide you through the steps of creating a mouthwatering Juicy Lucy that will leave you yearning for more.
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JUICY LUCY BURGERS
A favorite of Minnesotans! The famous Juicy Lucy! Mmmm. So good. You MUST use American cheese on this to achieve the juiciness in the middle! I like sauteed mushrooms and onions on mine!
Provided by Cooking Mama
Categories Main Dish Recipes Burger Recipes 100+ Hamburger Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Form 8, thin patties from the beef. Each patty should be slightly larger than a slice of cheese.
- Cut each slice of American cheese into 4 equal pieces; stack the pieces. Sandwich one stack of cheese between 2 ground beef patties. Tightly pinch edges together tightly seal the cheese within the meat. Repeat with the remaining cheese and patties.
- Preheat a cast-iron or other heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat. Cook burgers until well browned, about 4 minutes. It is common for burgers to puff up due to steam from the melting cheese. Turn burgers and prick the top of each to allow steam to escape; cook until browned on the outside and no longer pink on the inside; about 4 minutes. Serve on hamburger buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 131 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 38.1 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 1143.1 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
JUCY LUCY FROM MINNEAPOLIS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: hamburger bun, ground beef patties, american cheese, onion, sandwich pickle, butter
Provided by Steph Cozza
Categories Dinner
Yield 1 sandwich
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Brush melted butter on the inside surfaces of the hamburger bun and place on a pan or griddle on low heat.
- While the bun is toasting, flatten each beef patty so that it's about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick.
- Place the cheese in the middle of one of the patties, then cover it with the other patty.
- Push the patties together and pinch the edges, assuring there are no holes for the cheese to seep through.
- Place meat on a griddle or pan over medium high heat. Cook 5-10 minutes per side or until cheesy juices start spilling out.
- Add pickles to the bottom half of the bun, followed by the onions. Then top it off with the cooked burger and top bun.
- Get your chompers ready! But be careful - the cheese is super hot inside!
- Enjoy!
JUICY LUCY BURGER
This Minneapolis staple is smart and simple: Sealing a slice of cheese inside two thin burger patties allows the burger to develop a serious char while the inside stays moist thanks to its molten core. There's debate over whether the burger originated at 5-8 Club or Matt's Bar; both have drawn locals and tourists alike since the 1950s. The Juicy Lucy method takes some practice - you'll need to make sure the edges of the stacked patties are properly sealed so that the melted cheese gushes out with every bite instead of making a mess in the skillet - but the results far outweigh the challenge. Because the ingredient list is short (an unassuming bun, a smattering of pickles and a pile of caramelized onions), you'll need to season with abandon. You may be tempted to use an expensive craft cheese, but sliced American cheese is the only way to go for tradition and meltability.
Provided by Alexa Weibel
Categories dinner, lunch, burgers, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 burgers
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir together 2 teaspoons salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Divide the beef into four equal portions, then halve each of those portions. Gently roll each portion into a ball using the palm of your hand, then flatten each into a disk shape on a large cutting board, pressing with your fingers and palm until just over 4 inches wide and 1/4-inch thick. Repeat to form eight patties. Season both sides of each patty with the salt-and-pepper blend.
- Add one slice cheese to the center of one patty, folding any overhanging corners of the cheese inward. Using a spatula, lift another patty from the cutting board and place it on top of the cheese, pressing gently to connect both patties. Gently pinch the edges of the patties together to thoroughly seal, then use your fingers to round the edges by pressing and patting along the perimeter. Repeat with the remaining patties, forming three more burgers, and set aside.
- In a large (preferably 12-inch) cast-iron skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; sprinkle with sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, adding 2 tablespoons water about every 5 minutes to prevent burning, until tender and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Once the onions are caramelized, transfer them to a bowl. (If you have any bits left in the pan, wipe them out.)
- Add the oil to the skillet to lightly coat the bottom and heat over medium-high until scalding-hot, about 2 minutes. Add the burgers and cook until seared and dark brown on the outside, 3 to 5 minutes per side. (You'll want to let the burgers cook undisturbed as long as possible to develop a crisp sear and to prevent them from splitting. Their insides will cook through by the time the outsides form a proper sear. Resist the urge to cut them open, as the cheese will spurt out.) Transfer burgers to a clean cutting board to rest.
- Meanwhile, toast the buns: Scrape up and remove from the pan any cheese that may have leaked, leaving a thin layer of accumulated fat in the pan. Reduce the heat to medium. Working in batches, toast the buns cut-side down until warmed and toasted in spots, about 1 minute. Form sandwiches by layering pickles, patties, then caramelized onions on buns. Serve immediately.
CHEF JOHN'S JUICY LUCY
This 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.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Burger Recipes 100+ Hamburger Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 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.
- Cut a circle of cheese using a pastry cutter or the rim of a glass. Place cheese onto 1 patty; cover with the other patty. Press edges together carefully. Flip and continue pressing until fully sealed. Season both sides with a little salt.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 133.9 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 39.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 957.8 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
AMERICAN BURGER "JUICY LUCY" RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: ground beef, salt, pepper, onion powder, oil, cheddar cheese, hamburger buns, bacon, tomato, lettuce
Provided by Alvin Zhou
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix together the patty ingredients until evenly combined.
- Flatten the beef into a thin layer, then place a chunk of cheddar inside, wrapping the beef completely around the cheddar. Form a patty with your hands.
- Repeat with the remaining beef and cheese.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook the burgers for 3 minutes on the first side, flip, then cook for 6 more minutes.
- Assemble the burgers with the bun, bacon, tomato, and lettuce.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 971 calories, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 69 grams, Sugar 8 grams
MY JUICY LUCY
Friends in Minnesota introduced me to the Juicy Lucy burger, a local favorite. Instead of putting the cheese on top, it gets stuffed inside, keeping the meat around the cheese nice and juicy. We love the meltiness of American cheese, but it works with any cheese you'd like. -Brigette Kutschma, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Shape beef into 8 thin patties. Divide cheese among 4 patties; top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear, 6-8 minutes on each side. Serve on buns with toppings of your choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 756mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
MINNEAPOLIS BAR BURGERS AKA JUICY LUCY BURGERS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- For the caramelized onions: Heat the oil in a large cast-iron pan over medium heat, add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to one side of a rimmed baking sheet and set aside. Reserve the cast-iron pan.
- For the burgers: Place the buns cut-side up on the other side of the rimmed baking sheet, brush the cut sides with some canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toast in the oven until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Divide the meat into 8 equal portions (about 3 ounces each). Shape each portion with your hands into a thin patty and place on another baking sheet. Places 2 slices of cheese each in the center of 4 of the patties. Place the remaining patties on top of the cheese. Pinch together the edges of both patties to seal. Sprinkle both sides of each burger with salt and pepper.
- Heat the same cast-iron pan over high heat. Add the canola oil and let heat until it begins to shimmer. Put the burgers in the pan and cook, flipping once, until golden brown on both sides and cooked to medium doneness, about 8 minutes total.
- Carefully add a splash of water and immediately cover tightly with a lid. Cook about 1 minute longer (the steam will ensure the cheese in the center melts completely).
- Place the burgers on the bottom buns and top with the ketchup, sliced pickles, caramelized onions and the top buns and serve immediately.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ground beef. The higher the fat content, the juicier the burger will be. An 80/20 blend is a good option.
- Season the beef liberally. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Form the patties gently. Do not overwork the beef, or the burgers will be tough.
- Make a well in the center of each patty. This will help to create a pocket for the cheese.
- Stuff the patties with cheese. Use a sharp cheddar cheese for the best flavor.
- Cook the burgers over medium heat. This will help to prevent the cheese from melting out of the burgers.
- Flip the burgers only once. Flipping the burgers too often will make them dry.
- Cook the burgers to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit. This will ensure that the burgers are cooked through but still juicy.
- Let the burgers rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the burgers.
- Serve the burgers on toasted buns with your favorite toppings.
Conclusion:
The Juicy Lucy is a delicious and unique burger that is sure to please everyone at your next barbecue or party. With its juicy center and flavorful beef, this burger is a must-try for any burger lover. So next time you're in the mood for a burger, give the Juicy Lucy a try. You won't be disappointed.
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