Juicy Lucy Burger

5 from 5 votes

If you are looking for a delicious burger that is full of melted cheese, make Juicy Lucy Burger. It is made with simple ingredients and all your favorite toppings.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $16.11, $4.03 per Serving

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
8 slices American cheese (or cheese of your choice, cut into quarters)
1 tablespoon avocado oil
4 hamburger buns
Optional toppings: lettuce tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard

Instructions

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until the seasonings are evenly incorporated, being careful not to overwork the meat.
Divide the ground beef mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a thin patty.
Place 2 quarters of American cheese in the center of 4 patties, keeping the cheese away from the edges.
Place the remaining 4 patties on top. Firmly pinch the edges together to completely seal the cheese inside. Gently shape into 4 burgers.
Brush the grill grates with avocado oil to help prevent sticking.
Place the burgers on the grill and cook for approximately 4–5 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness and the cheese is melted inside.
During the last 1–2 minutes of cooking, place the hamburger buns cut-side down on the grill and toast lightly.
Remove the burgers and buns from the grill. Serve the burgers on the toasted buns with your favorite toppings.

Notes

For juicy, flavorful burgers, an 80/20 ground beef blend works best.

Make sure to firmly seal the edges of the patties so the cheese stays inside as it melts.

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