Juicy Lucy Burger(Stuffed Burgers)

5 from 2 votes

Delicious juicy lucy burger recipe is the most tender hamburgers stuffed with American cheese.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword juicy lucy burger recipe, juicy lucys, stuffed burger

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 16

Servings servings

Calories 835kcal

Author Eileen

Preheat grill or grill pan to high heat, approximately 425°F/218°C.
In a large mixing bowl, mix the ground beef with salt and pepper. If using onion powder and garlic powder, add it to the meat mixture now.
Gently mix the meat together to incorporate the seasoning.
Divide ground beef into 8 equal portions of round, thin hamburger patties.
For the bottom patty, press a well in the center and add a slice of cheese.
Place the second, smaller burger patty on top and close up the burger. Ensure the cheese is enclosed with a tight seal of the meat so no cheese will drip out.
Reduce heat on grill to 350°F or reduce the heat to medium.
Add burgers to the grill or pan. Cook to desired temperature. Rare: 120°F to 125°F, Medium Rare: 130°F to 135°F, Medium Well: 150°F to 155°F, Well Done: 160°F to 165°F.
Top with your favorite toppings! Serve on hamburger buns, enjoy.

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Variations:

Some people love adding a dash Worcestershire sauce to their ground meat mix.
Any type of steak seasoning like Montreal Steak Seasoning is another level of flavor.
Add in 1 teaspoon of onion powder and/or garlic powder for extra flavor.
Change up the cheese and use pepper jack, blue cheese, or mozzarella.

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.