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James Coney Island Copycat Juicy Lucy Burger

Recreate the famous cheese-stuffed burger from Houston's legendary hot dog destination with perfect grilled onions and pickles!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 631 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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. .
  2. 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. 
  3. 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

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

% 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.