Ingredients
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
¾ teaspoon garlic salt
4 slices American cheese
4 hamburger buns, split
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and garlic salt. Mix well.
- Divide the mixture into eight equal portions and shape them into thin patties, each slightly larger than a slice of cheese.
- Cut each slice of American cheese into 4 equal pieces and stack them on top of each other.
- Place one cheese stack in the center of four patties. Sandwich the cheese between two patties, pinching the edges tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining cheese and patties.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties until well-browned on one side, about 4 minutes.
- Flip the patties, prick the tops to release steam, and cook until browned on the other side, about 4 more minutes. Check the internal temperature to ensure it reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Serve the juicy burgers on hamburger buns and enjoy!
Notes
Try cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack cheese for different flavors.
Add sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions, or fresh veggies like lettuce and tomatoes for added texture.
Add finely chopped jalapeños or red pepper flakes to the beef mixture for extra heat.
Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version of the Juicy Lucy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
