Minneapolis Juicy Lucy Burgers
A grilled beef burger stuffed with cheese that has been made famous by Minneapolis pubs. Juicy and oozing with melted cheese.
Yield
4 servingsPrep
10 minCook
15 minReady
30 minIngredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ | cup |
milk
|
|
| 2 | slices |
white bread
sandwich style, torn into pieces |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
garlic powder
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
black pepper
|
|
| 1 ½ | pounds |
ground beef, lean
|
|
| 4 | ounces |
american cheese
cut into 4 squares about 1/2 inch thick |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | ml |
milk
|
|
| 2 | slices |
white bread
sandwich style, torn into pieces |
|
| 5 | ml |
garlic powder
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
black pepper
|
|
| 680.4 | g |
ground beef, lean
|
|
| 115.6 | ml/g |
american cheese
cut into 4 squares about 1/2 inch thick |
|
Directions
In a large bowl, mash together the milk, bread, salt and garlic powder until a smooth paste forms. This paste forms a "panade" which keeps the burgers juicy and moist when grilled.
Add the ground beef and mix together thoroughly.
Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions. Then use about ⅓ of each portion to cover and seal each chunk of cheese within the beef. Use the remaining ⅔ to double seal the cheese by forming a ball around the meat covered cheese, then flatten to about ¾ of an inch to form a thick patty.
I first saw this double-sealing technique on the Food Network and it really works to help keep the cheese inside the burger.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours) on a plate covered with plastic wrap.
When ready to cook, preheat your grill and reduce to medium heat. Grill for about 6 to 7 minutes per side, remove and allow to rest for 5 minutes (tented with foil) before serving adorned with your favorite toppings.
To cook on the stovetop, heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium until until very hot and the oil is just beginning to smoke.
Cook until well browned, about 5 to 7 minutes and then turn over, cover and continue cooking until done, another 5 to 7 minutes. Allow to rest, tented with foil for 5 minutes before serving.
