Chef Johns Juicy Lucy Food

JUICY LUCY

Steps:

• Lightly mix 6 ounces ground beef chuck with a big pinch of kosher salt. Form into two equal balls, and then shape into two flat patties. Lay two slices American cheese between them and form the meat around the cheese; make an indentation in the center of the patty. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat; sprinkle the skillet with salt. Cook the burger 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve on a soft bun.

CHEF JOHN'S JUICY LUCY

Steps:

• 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 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.
• 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.

CHEF JOHN'S JUICY LUCY

Steps:

• 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 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.
• 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.

STEAK HOUSE JUICY LUCY

Steps:

• Preheat Grill or Grill Pan to a medium heat.
• Place the beef into a large mixing bowl and then add onion, A.1. sauce, and all of the seasonings to the meat.
• Mix the ingredients together well.
• You will then want to slice the cheese into small slices. Then make six thin even patties and then form an indentation for the cheese in the middle of three of the patties.
• Add the cheese to the three indented patties and cover with the other three remaining patties, surrounding all of the cheese with meat and clamp the edges together, you will now have three large patties instead of six with cheese in the middle of them.
• Place the patties on the grill or grill pan and cook the first side for 5 minutes.
• Flip the burger over and grill for an additional 5 minutes, you may repeat these steps to each side for a more well done burger depending on your preferences.
• Place the burgers on a sesame bun and add your favorite condiments.