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Two halves of a juicy lucy burger on a plate with potato chips.
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Juicy Lucy Burgers

A Minnesota original, these Juicy Lucy Burgers are stuffed with pepper jack cheese and pan-fried for an indulgent, tasty dinner! Our version of this inside-out cheeseburger is a twist on the classic with pepperjack cheese and crispy fried onions.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 586kcal
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef (we like 80/20 or 85/15)
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon steak seasoning
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 3 cups shredded pepperjack cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons oil, for cooking
  • 6 hamburger buns
  • Arugula
  • Crispy fried onions

Instructions

  • In a bowl gently mix together the ground beef, steak seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Split the meat mixture into 6 pieces.
  • Take one piece of the meat and split it into 2 pieces. Shape both pieces into thin flat rounds that are about the size of your buns or a little bigger.
  • Place about ¼ cup of shredded pepper jack cheese on top of one of the round patties. Carefully lift up the other patty, use a spatula if needed to avoid ripping any holes, and lay it on top of the cheese.
  • Thoroughly pinch the edges together to ensure none of the cheese will melt out. Carefully pat the burger down a bit so that it is flat and not mounded. Gently press a small indent into the middle of the top of the patty, this will help to keep the patty flat while cooking.
  • Very lightly season both sides of the patties with salt and pepper.
  • Repeat steps 3-6 until all of the patties have been shaped.
  • Heat a pan with 2 Tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
  • Cook 1-2 patties at a time (depending on the size of your pan). Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. You can use an instant read thermometer, the center of the burgers should be 140°F.
  • Once the patties are cooked, place onto your favorite hamburger bun and top with fresh arugula and crispy fried onions.
  • Serve immediately, or keep warm in a warm oven until ready to serve. Take caution when biting into the burgers as the cheese may be hot!

Notes

  • Make-ahead: You can assemble the Juicy Lucy burger patties up to 2 days ahead of time and store them in the fridge until ready to cook. You can even freeze the patties and store them for 2-3 months that way. Just thaw, then cook.
  • Storage: Leftover burgers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 days and reheated in the microwave or air fryer. 

Nutrition

Calories: 586kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 725mg | Potassium: 671mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 457IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 510mg | Iron: 6mg