How to Make Chef John's Juicy Lucy - A Step-by-Step Guide

Have you ever bitten into a burger and been surprised by a burst of cheesy goodness? That’s the magic of a Juicy Lucy. This iconic midwestern burger is famous for its molten cheese center that oozes out with every bite. And nobody does it better than Chef John.

Chef John’s Juicy Lucy recipe is a juicy, cheesy, and flavorful masterpiece that will have you craving burger night every day of the week. It’s the perfect combination of a classic American cheeseburger and a gourmet dining ex...

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Ingredients

  • 6 ounces ground beef
  • 4 drops Worcestershire sauce, or to taste
  • 3 pinches garlic powder
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 slice Cheddar cheese
  • 1 hamburger bun, split
  • 1 slice tomato
  • 1 leaf lettuce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 1

  • Divide beef into two 3-ounce balls. Lightly moisten fingertips with water and press beef into patties about 1/4-inch thick. Drop Worcestershire sauce over patties; rub in lightly. Sprinkle garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne on top and rub in.
  • Cut a circle of cheese using a pastry cutter or the rim of a glass. Place cheese onto a patty; cover with other patty. Press edges together carefully. Flip and continue pressing until fully sealed. Season both sides with a little salt.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patty for 5 minutes per side for medium doneness. Place patty on one half of a bun. Top with tomato, lettuce, and the other half of the bun.
  • Nutrition

    618 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 134mg
    • Sodium: 958mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 40g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 293mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 596mg