Juicy Lucy (Cheese Stuffed Burgers)
These easy Juicy Lucy cheese stuffed burgers are packed with melty American cheese, simple seasonings, and big diner-style flavor on a budget!
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbground beef (80/20 or 85/15, $6.36*)
- 1 tspWorcestershire Sauce
- 1 tspSalt
- 0.5 tspblack pepper ( cracked, $0.06), freshly
- 1 tspGarlic Powder
- 6slices American cheese (, (6 quarters per burger) $0.62**), quartered
- 1 tbspCooking Oil
- 4hamburger buns
- 12pickle slices ($0.62)
Instructions
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
In a large bowl combine the ground beef with the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Divide the ground beef mixture into 8 equal portions; they should be about 3 oz. each. Form into balls.
- 4
Place parchment paper or plastic wrap over each ball of beef and flatten out with bottom of heavy skillet to form 8 thin patties.***
- 5
Lay 4 slices of American cheese in a fan shape in the center of one patty, leaving a bit of space around the edges. Top with a second patty and pinch the edges to seal, making sure the cheese stays inside.
- 6
Heat oil in a medium iron skillet over medium heat. Once oil is hot and shimmering, place patties in the skillet, taking care not to move for 3 minutes.
- 7
Flip and cook for another 3 minutes on the other side****.
- 8
Transfer the burgers to a plate and let them rest for 5 minutes. While they rest, toast your buns in the same skillet.
- 9
Serve the juicy lucy burgers with dill pickle slices and your favorite toppings and sauces. Enjoy!