Juicy Lucy Stuffed Burger

Total time36 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time16 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the burgers

1 ½ lb ground beef (80/20)
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
4 slices american cheese
1 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable oil)

For serving

4 brioche or potato buns
yellow mustard, to taste (optional)
dill pickle slices, to taste (optional)

Instructions

1
Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions (about 3 oz each) and gently press each into a thin patty roughly 4 inches wide. Season the tops of all 8 patties with the salt and pepper.
2
Fold each slice of American cheese into quarters to form a compact stack. Place one folded cheese stack in the center of 4 patties, leaving at least a 1/2-inch border of bare meat around the edge.

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