The Jucy Lucy - A Minnesota Regional Burger

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is usually cheaper.

Mix 1 pound of 80/20 ground beef with kosher salt and black pepper by hand.

Form the beef into four thin patties, about a quarter inch thick.

Place two slices of American cheese in the center of one patty.

Cover with a second patty and pinch the edges to seal.

Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium heat.

Cook the patties until browned, flipping once to achieve a good crust.

Serve on lightly toasted potato hamburger buns with pickles, ketchup, and mayonnaise.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens