Juicy Lucy
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef We used 80/20.
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 12 slices American cheese may substitute with cheddar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoons cooking oil
- 6 hamburger buns for serving
- Toppings of your choice for serving
Instructions
- Place the ground beef in a bowl, and season with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Divide the meat into 6 equal portions.2 pounds ground beef, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Divide each of the portions of beef into 2 pieces. Flatten both pieces into patties slightly larger than the hamburger bun.
- Take 2 slices of cheese and tear each slice into small pieces. Place the pieces into the center of one of the patties.12 slices American cheese
- Place the second patty over the cheese, and crimp the edges together making sure there are no cracks. Flip the burger over, gently press the burger down and crimp again.
- Using the back of a large spoon, press a small dimple into the middle of the burger.
- Once all of the burger patties have been made, melt the butter and oil in a cast iron pan using low-medium heat.1 tablespoons cooking oil, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Once the pan is hot, work in batches and carefully transfer a couple patties to the pan and cook for approximately 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Serve on a hamburger bun with your favorite toppings. These burgers are best served immediately.6 hamburger buns, Toppings of your choice
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 burger. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Photos courtesy of The Kindred Whisk.
Nutrition Facts
Juicy Lucy
Serving Size
1 burger
Amount per Serving
Calories
705
% Daily Value*
Fat
50
g
77
%
Saturated Fat
21
g
105
%
Trans Fat
2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
19
g
Cholesterol
154
mg
51
%
Sodium
1529
mg
64
%
Potassium
589
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
25
g
8
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
38
g
76
%
Vitamin A
464
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
539
mg
54
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
