Description
Midwestern classic juicy lucy brings messy cheeseburger magic straight from Minneapolis kitchens. Molten cheese-stuffed patties promise mouthwatering flavor that melts perfectly between toasted buns, making you crave another delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Cheese:
- 3 slices cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Flavorings:
- 1 tablespoon (1 Tbsp) Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) onion powder
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) salt
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the outdoor grill, heating it to a medium-high temperature zone perfect for meat searing.
- In a mixing vessel, thoroughly blend ground beef with aromatic seasoning elements like Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Carefully separate the seasoned meat mixture into three substantial portions, each representing a robust burger foundation.
- Strategically fold cheese slices into compact quadrants, creating dense central filling for each burger.
- Take a single meat portion and delicately separate it into two symmetrical halves, transforming each into a thin, round patty landscape.
- Position a compacted cheese stack directly in the epicenter of one meat patty, creating a molten core.
- Gently drape the second meat patty over the cheese, meticulously sealing the edges with fingertip precision to prevent cheese escape during cooking.
- Tenderly shape the sealed patty, ensuring a uniform thickness and complete cheese encapsulation.
- Transfer the burger parcels onto the preheated grill grates, allowing approximately 7 minutes of sizzling transformation per side.
- Cook until the meat reaches desired internal temperature, maintaining a juicy interior and crisp exterior.
- Transfer to a serving plate and embellish with preferred burger companions like crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, or zesty condiments.
Notes
- Cheese placement matters: Carefully fold and stack cheese to create a perfect molten center without leaking during grilling.
- Sealing technique is crucial: Gently pinch and press burger edges to completely enclose cheese, preventing messy cheese explosions.
- Temperature control ensures juiciness: Maintain grill heat between 350-400°F for perfectly cooked burgers with a crispy exterior and tender interior.
- Seasoning enhances flavor: Worcestershire sauce and spices add depth and richness to the ground beef, elevating the burger’s taste profile.
- Portion consistency matters: Divide beef equally to create uniform burgers that cook evenly and look professionally prepared.
- Resting time improves texture: Allow burgers to rest briefly after grilling to redistribute juices and maintain maximum moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 497
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 834 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 112 mg