Nitrate & Nitrite Free Juicy Lucy Stuffed Burger
Total time36 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time16 min
4.6(6)
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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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