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Juicy Burgers

A delicious Minnesota-classic burger stuffed with molten cheese and piled on a buttery toasted bun with all the fixings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons burger seasoning
  • 12 slices American cheese
  • 6 brioche buns
Toppings
  • lettuce
  • tomato
  • onion
  • pickles
Sauces
  • ketchup
  • mustard
  • mayo

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Mix the spices into the ground beef. Divide the beef into 6 even sections.
  2. Form each section into two thin patties (a smaller top patty, and a larger bottom patty). Place 1-2 folded pieces of cheese on the bottom patty, and place the smaller top patty over it, pinching up the edges to seal.
  3. Grill or pan fry for about 5 minutes on medium heat, or until cooked to your desired doneness and cheese is melted. We usually sacrifice one Juicy Lucy and cut into it to test the doneness of both the beef and cheese.
  4. Let the Juicy Lucys rest for a minute or two. This is essential, otherwise the cheese will be so hot that it will literally come exploding out all over the place.
  5. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings!

Notes

Traditionally, Juicy Lucys are made on a flat-top grill or a flat-top griddle for the stove.