Chef John'S Juicy Lucy Recipe

Name: Chef John'S Juicy Lucy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

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.
2
Cut a circle of cheese using a pastry cutter or the rim of a glass. Place cheese onto 1 patty; cover with the other patty. Press edges together carefully. Flip and continue pressing until fully sealed. Season both sides with a little salt.
3
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.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces ground beef, 4 drops Worcestershire sauce, or to taste, 3 pinches garlic powder, freshly ground black pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S Juicy Lucy falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chef John'S Juicy Lucy

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