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

For 2 servings

Juicy Lucy Burger

For the Burger

• 2 Burger Buns

• 400g ground beef

• 4 slices of processed cheese

• 1 onion

• 2 portions of pickles

• Butter for brushing

• Pinch of salt

• Oil for frying

Preparation in 7 steps

1. Start by peeling the onion and cutting it into small cubes.

   
   

2. Form 1/4 of the ground beef into two balls and place them in the burger press. Use the classic patty attachment to flatten them. Form two more balls from the remaining meat and place them in the burger press as well. Use the stuffed patty attachment to make a depression in each patty. Fill each depression with cheddar cheese. Place a flat patty on top of each stuffed patty. Press down with the classic patty attachment and seal the edges firmly.

   
   

   Another option is to use your hands instead of the burger press: Form the two small ground beef balls into flat patties. Repeat with the two larger balls. Press up the edges with your thumb and index finger to form a depression. Fill this depression with cheddar cheese and place the flat patty on top as a lid. Seal the edges tightly with your thumb and index finger.

   
   

3. Preheat the stovetop with a pan and a little oil, or the gas grill with a reversible plate, by placing it over direct high heat.

   
   

4. The patties should be fried or grilled for a few minutes on each side. Then, heat them in the indirect zone of the grill to the desired doneness.

   
   

5. Add a little oil to the reversible plate and fry the diced onions for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned. Then set aside.

   
   

6. Cut open the burger buns and brush both halves with butter. Then, toast them cut-side down on the grill or in a pan for about 30 seconds.

   
   

7. Top the bun halves with cucumber and onions, then place the patty on top. Now finish the burger with the top half of the bun and finally serve.