Juicy Lucy Burger

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Time: 30 min | Difficulty: Easy

The Juicy Lucy Burger is a delicious twist on the traditional cheeseburger that originated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. What makes this burger special is what's inside – instead of putting the cheese on top, it's embedded in the center of the meat patty. As it cooks, the cheese melts inside, creating a surprisingly juicy center when you bite into it. Hence the name "Juicy Lucy."

There's a friendly rivalry between two Minneapolis restaurants, Matt's Bar and the 5-8 Club, which both claim to have invented the original Juicy Lucy. Regardless of its origins, the Juicy Lucy is a beloved favorite among burger lovers.

TIP: This burger doesn't require any sauce. If you can't resist it, add a little mayonnaise to both halves of the bun.

Preparation: 15 min | Cooking: 15 min

The Juicy Lucy is indeed a favorite. With the right melted cheese, this burger is sure to knock many socks off! – Prime Recipes

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Ingredients

Serves 2

Nutritional information per serving

approx. 885 kcal | 42.6 g carbohydrates | 60.0 g fat | 43.8 g protein

Juicy Lucy Burger

For the burger

• 2 burger buns

• 300 g ground beef

• 4 slices of processed cheese

• 1 onion

• 2 servings of pickles

• Butter for brushing

• Pinch of salt

• Oil for frying

  
  

Preparation in 7 steps

1. Prepare the onion: Peel the onion and dice it finely. Set aside.

   
   

2. Form the patties – version with a burger press: Divide 1/4 of the ground beef into two balls and press them into flat patties using the classic burger press attachment. Form two larger balls from the remaining meat and press a hollow into them using the stuffed patty attachment. Fill each hollow with cheddar, place a flat patty on top as a lid, and carefully seal the edges using the classic attachment.

   
   

3. Alternative without a burger press: Form the two small balls into flat patties. Form the larger balls into patties with a thumb-forefinger hollow, fill with cheddar, and place the flat patty on top as a lid. Press the edges together firmly to prevent the filling from leaking out.

   
   

4. Preheat the grill or pan: Heat a pan with a little oil over medium-high heat or set a gas grill with a reversible plate to direct high heat.

   
   

5. Grill the patties: Sear or grill the patties for a few minutes on each side. Then cook over indirect heat (close the grill lid or reduce the temperature) until cooked to your desired degree.

   
   

6. Fry the onions: Add a little oil to the hot grill plate or pan and fry the diced onions for 2–3 minutes until golden brown. Set aside.

   
   

7. Assemble the burgers: Cut the buns in half, brush both cut sides with butter, and toast on the hot surface for about 30 seconds. Then top the bottom with pickles and fried onions, place the patty on top, and finish with the top half of the bun. Enjoy!

💡 Save calories –

Total savings potential: 👉 Up to 200–300 kcal per serving if you:

• Use only 2 slices of cheese instead of 4 or switch to light processed cheese

• Spread butter only thinly or omit it altogether (e.g., dry-toast buns)

• Use lean ground beef (e.g., steak tartare) instead of high-fat ground beef

• Use only 1 teaspoon of oil per pan when frying or use oil spray

👉 This way, the burger stays juicy, hearty, and classic American, while saving a lot of fat and calories – without any real loss of enjoyment.