A Juicy Lucy burger is a deliciously unique spin on the classic cheeseburger, with the cheese stuffed inside the beef patty instead of on top. When cooked, the cheese melts, creating a molten, gooey center that oozes out with each bite. There are some key elements to my take on a Juicy Lucy Burger:
-a good mince with a high fat content to ensure that the burger fat is nicely dripping down one's arms from and the first bite
-cream cheese to produce an oozy interior
-cheddar to add sharpness and depth
-streaky bacon, because its bacon and needs no explanation
And if you're not dribbling right now then you may just need your head checking.
- 500 g mince beef with a high fat content
- 2 tbsp Cowboy Coffee Multi Purpose Rub
- 1 pack streaky bacon
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 50 g grated cheddar cheese
- 2 burger buns
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Preheat the grill to 200C.
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in a mixing bowl mix the cheeses together.
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add the mince to a mixing bowl, add the Cowboy Coffee multi purpose rub and give it a mix.
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divide the mince into four 125g balls and press into patties using a burger press.
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add a spoonful of cheese onto the centre of one of the patties allowing about 2cm around the edge. Top with another patty and seal the edges together.
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wrap slices of streaky bacon around the patty ensuring that all the beef is covered.
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Repeat for the second monster patty and then pop them on the grill on indirect heat to allow the bacon fat to render.
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grill the patties for approximately 10 minutes per side until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 55C.
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Serve in buns with your favourite burger condiments and enjoy!
