Chef John's hamburger isn't just any old cheeseburger. Depending on whom you talk to, this cheese-stuffed burger is either called a "Juicy Lucy," or a "Jucy Lucy." That's because two restaurants in Minneapolis claim to have invented it, and they spell it differently. Make sure you thoroughly and thoughtfully press the edges of the two patties together to seal in the cheese stuffing, which keeps the meat juicier. Spread your favorite burger sauce over the bun.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces ground beef
- 4 dropss Worcestershire sauce , or to taste
- 3 pinches garlic powder
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- freshly ground black pepper , to taste
- kosher salt , to taste
- 1 slice Cheddar cheese
- 1 hamburger bun , split
- 1 slice tomato
- 1 leaf lettuce
Instructions
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Divide beef into two 3-ounce balls; lightly moisten fingertips with water and press into patties about ¼-inch thick. Drop Worcestershire sauce over patties; rub in lightly. Sprinkle garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt on top; rub in.
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Cut Cheddar cheese into a circle using a pastry cutter or the rim of a glass. Place cheese onto 1 patty; cover with other patty. Press patty edges together carefully; flip and continue pressing until fully sealed. Season both sides with salt.
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Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patty 5 minutes per side for medium doneness. Place patty on bottom bun; top with tomato, lettuce, and top bun.
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