James Coney Island Copycat Juicy Lucy Burger
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
631 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
James Coney Island Copycat Juicy Lucy Burger
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Recreate the famous cheese-stuffed burger from Houston's legendary hot dog destination with perfect grilled onions and pickles!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 lices cheese American, Cheddar, or Pepper Jack
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 4 teaspoons Prepared Mustard
- 12 pickle slices
- 4 teaspoons mayonnaise
Instructions
- Place the ground chuck in a medium0sized bowl and mix in the salt and the pepper. Form into eight patties, 1/4 inch thick. For each burger, cut a slice of cheeses into quarters and arrange them to fin on a meat patty. Top with another meat pepper and press the edges together so that no cheese will leak out while the burger is cooking. .
- Heat your grill to about 375 degrees. You can also use a skillet on medium heat. Place the patties on the grill and cook until the meat has browned on the bottom side, do not press the patties. But leave them undisturbed while they cook. Flip and cook the other side for 3 to 4 minutes.
- While the burgers are cooking, butter the hamburger buns and toast them on the grill, buttered side down, until golden brown. Saute the onions in the vegetable oil until they are golden brown on the grill or in the skill over medium heat, frequently stirring, so they do not burn. To assemble each burger, build up from the bottom, spread one teaspoon of mustard on the bottom bun, place three pickles over the bun, add the grilled hamburger patty and top with grilled onions. Spread mayonnaise on the top bread before putting it on top of the burger patty.
Notes
- The key to a perfect Juicy Lucy is patience during the cooking process. Resist the urge to press down on the patties while cooking, as this will rupture the seal and cause the cheese to leak out. Always allow the burgers to rest for a few minutes after cooking to let the molten cheese temperature decrease slightly, preventing burned mouths while still maintaining that signature gooey center. For an authentic James Coney Island experience, keep the toppings simple with just grilled onions and pickles, letting the cheese-stuffed patty shine as the star.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
631kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
51g
(78%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Cholesterol
159mg
(53%)
Sodium
1165mg
(49%)
Potassium
535mg
(15%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
405IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1.5mg
(2%)
Calcium
249mg
(25%)
Iron
3.8mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 631 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 631kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 159mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1165mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 535mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 405IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 249mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3.8mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3 reviews
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