How To Make Juicy Lucy Burger

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often cheaper.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese offers fewer calories, while processed cheese is usually less expensive.

Start by mixing 1 pound of ground beef with 1 egg and seasonings (garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper) in a bowl.

Stir the mixture until well combined, using gloves if preferred.

Divide the mixture into equal portions and flatten each portion into a thin patty.

Slice cheddar cheese into thin pieces and stack three slices in the center of one patty.

Cover the cheese with another patty, sealing the edges tightly to create a stuffed burger.

Preheat a skillet over medium heat until hot enough to sizzle when the burger is added.

Place the stuffed burger in the skillet and cook without pressing down on it to retain juices.

Cook for about 3 to 3.5 minutes until the edges turn brown and juices start to rise, then flip the burger carefully.

Cook the other side until done to your liking, ensuring the burger remains juicy and the cheese melts inside.

Prepare burger toppings (lettuce, tomato) while the burger cooks.

Assemble the burger with toppings on a bun and serve immediately.

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