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Juicy Lucy Burgers
A Minnesota original, these Juicy Lucy Burgers are stuffed with pepper jack cheese and pan-fried for an indulgent, tasty dinner! Our version of this inside-out cheeseburger is a twist on the classic with pepperjack cheese and crispy fried onions.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 586 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef (we like 80/20 or 85/15)
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon steak seasoning
- salt & pepper to taste
- 3 cups shredded pepperjack cheese
- 2 Tablespoons oil for cooking
- 6 hamburger buns
- arugula
- crispy fried onions
Instructions
- In a bowl gently mix together the ground beef, steak seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Split the meat mixture into 6 pieces.
- Take one piece of the meat and split it into 2 pieces. Shape both pieces into thin flat rounds that are about the size of your buns or a little bigger.
- Place about ¼ cup of shredded pepper jack cheese on top of one of the round patties. Carefully lift up the other patty, use a spatula if needed to avoid ripping any holes, and lay it on top of the cheese.
- Thoroughly pinch the edges together to ensure none of the cheese will melt out. Carefully pat the burger down a bit so that it is flat and not mounded. Gently press a small indent into the middle of the top of the patty, this will help to keep the patty flat while cooking.
- Very lightly season both sides of the patties with salt and pepper.
- Repeat steps 3-6 until all of the patties have been shaped.
- Heat a pan with 2 Tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
- Cook 1-2 patties at a time (depending on the size of your pan). Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. You can use an instant read thermometer, the center of the burgers should be 140°F.
- Once the patties are cooked, place onto your favorite hamburger bun and top with fresh arugula and crispy fried onions.
- Serve immediately, or keep warm in a warm oven until ready to serve. Take caution when biting into the burgers as the cheese may be hot!
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Notes
- Make-ahead: You can assemble the Juicy Lucy burger patties up to 2 days ahead of time and store them in the fridge until ready to cook. You can even freeze the patties and store them for 2-3 months that way. Just thaw, then cook.
- Storage: Leftover burgers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 days and reheated in the microwave or air fryer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
586kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
50g
(100%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
144mg
(48%)
Sodium
725mg
(30%)
Potassium
671mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
457IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
510mg
(51%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 586
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 586kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 725mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 671mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 457IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 510mg | 51% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.