Chef John’s Juicy Lucy

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Burgers

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 4 slices sharp cheddar
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 burger buns, split
  • 4 slices tomato
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • Pickles, ketchup, and mustard

Directions

  1. Mix together beef, Worcestershire, garlic powder and cayenne in a large bowl. Divide mixture into eight 3-oz. balls, then press into patties about 4 inches in diameter.

  2. Cut a 3.5 inch round from each cheese slice using a round cookie cutter. Sprinkle 4 patties with 1/4 tsp each salt and black pepper, then top with cheese rounds and leftover cheese pieces. Top with remaining 4 patties and gently press edges together to seal. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 tsp salt and pepper.

  3. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill patties 5 minutes per side. Serve on buns with tomato, lettuce, pickles, ketchup and mustard.

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