Non-VegetarianMinneapolis Bar Food cuisine Main Course

Juicy Lucy Burger

Name: Juicy Lucy Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Minneapolis Bar Food
Ingredients: 2 lb Ground beef, 80/20; 8 slices American cheese slices; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 4 pieces Hamburger buns; 2 tbsp yellow mustard; 0.5 cup Sliced onion; 8 slices Dill pickle slices

A hamburger with the cheese sealed inside the patty rather than on top, a Minneapolis bar invention that oozes molten cheese when cut open.

🇺🇸United States· Minnesota

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Calories: 610 kcal

Ingredients

0 of 8 gathered

Servings

Equipment

•Cast iron skillet or grill

Nutrition

Per serving, approximate

Calories: 610 kcal
fat: 40
carbs: 28
protein: 34
calories: 610

Instructions

1
Divide the ground beef into 8 thin, equal patties.
2
Fold each cheese slice into quarters. Put a folded stack in the center of 4 patties.
3
Place a plain patty over each cheese-topped patty. Pinch the edges firmly to seal them completely.
4
Sprinkle both sides of each burger with salt and pepper.
5
Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill over medium heat.
6
Cook the burgers for 5-6 minutes per side until well browned. The inside temperature must reach 160°F.
7
Let the burgers rest for at least 5 minutes before serving. The inside cheese stays extremely hot.
8
Serve the burgers on toasted buns with mustard, onion, and pickles.

Chef's tips

Pinch the edges tightly so the cheese cannot escape during cooking. Let the burgers rest a few minutes so you do not burn your mouth on hot cheese.

Storage

Best eaten fresh; not recommended for extended storage due to the cheese center.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a covered skillet over low heat until warmed through.

Common mistakes to avoid

•Not sealing the burger edges tightly, which makes the cheese leak out during cooking.
•Biting into the burger immediately and burning your mouth on the hot cheese center.