Once the warm weather arrives, I know we’ll find ourselves busting out the grill pretty much every night – especially when we’re craving burgers! I love burgers for dinner because they’re simple enough for a weeknight, but still have that magical effect of making the meal feel fun and special. This recipe can be made on the grill – if you’re lucky enough to be somewhere where the weather welcomes that sort of thing – or in a skillet right on your very own stove top. We used the skillet method. It works!
These burgers are spiked with sriracha and stuffed with cheddar cheese – a spicy little twist on the traditional Jucy Lucy.
Oh, wait. Y’all know what a Jucy Lucy is… right? If not, Wikipedia has a very detailed definition describing its origin and such. But basically, it’s a cheeseburger with the cheese inside the burger, rather than on top. That’s right – it’s inside the burger! Just be careful when taking that first bite – oozing cheese… it’s going to happen! Embrace it 😉
You can also top these with an egg if that’s your thing! I did, and it was SO good.
Sriracha and Cheddar “Juicy Lucy” Burgers
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Yield 2 large burgers
Juicy burgers flavored with sriracha hot sauce and stuffed with cheddar cheese!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- Salt and pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Fried eggs, optional
- 2 hamburger buns, toasted
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine ground beef, worcestershire sauce, sriracha, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cilantro. Using your hands mix until well combined. Divide the meat in 4 balls, then mold each ball into a large patty - the patty should be a little larger than a slice of cheese.
- Break each slice of cheese in 4 pieces, then place them in two piles with 8 pieces each. Place the stack of cheese in the center of one patty, then carefully place another patty on top of it, sealing the edges VERY tightly. I did this by just pinching them together, but make sure they're really sealed or you'll loose all your cheese while they're cooking. And that would be sad! Repeat process for second burger.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the burgers and cook for 4 minutes on each side (this will give you a medium-cooked burger, adjust cooking time according to your doneness preference).
- Once the burgers are cooked, carefully place them on the toasted buns, and top with an egg if using. Serve at once!
Nutrition Facts
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
*I make these burgers regularly and updated the photos 1/20/2015
Ali @ Inspiralized says
March 26, 2014 at 1:16 pmLove the name of this!!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
March 26, 2014 at 1:17 pmSriracha, cheddar and fried eggs! THIS is my kind of burger! Drool city over here..pinned!
Heidi says
March 26, 2014 at 1:40 pmI have to make a Juicy Lucy for a client today and you’ve given me some good inspiration to not fear the stuffing of the cheese! And of course, anything with an egg on it is tops in my book.
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking says
March 26, 2014 at 4:35 pmRunny yolk and gooey cheese, my two weaknesses!
Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says
March 26, 2014 at 4:55 pmI am a huge fan of the skillet method! Possibly because the grill intimidates me! These look juicy and so delicious!
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
March 26, 2014 at 5:58 pmOh dear me. I want this immediately!
Erika says
March 26, 2014 at 6:39 pmOh My Gah!! This is killer.. I need to get down with some Juicy Lucy burger action..
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
March 27, 2014 at 1:02 amAll you have to say is sriracha and burger in the same sentence and I’m on it! These look incredible, Ashley!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
March 27, 2014 at 1:37 amOooh these are the burgers you were talking about! I LOVE that they’re stuffed with the cheeeese!
Alyssa (Everyday Maven) says
March 27, 2014 at 2:42 amNever heard of a juicy lucy before but now I am wishing I had one. I love this idea!
Tieghan Gerard says
March 27, 2014 at 3:27 amLove, love, love these burgers! Especially that egg!
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
March 27, 2014 at 5:22 amOoh, yum! Making my own burgers is one of those things I always say I’ll get around to doing and never do. So this is a great reminder …. especially these beautiful spicy ones with the cheese inside! Will pin for later – thank you!
Kathryn says
March 27, 2014 at 9:27 amI’m so excited to have a summer of homemade burgers this year – absolutely cannot wait to stuff them full of cheesey goodness like these are!
Joanne says
March 27, 2014 at 11:37 amOh what I wouldn’t give for a grill come summer…I’m just going to have to invite myself over for dinner at your place! 😛 I’m super in love with the fact that there is cheese IN THESE BURGERS. Genius idea.
Christine @ Cooking with Cakes says
March 28, 2014 at 7:27 pmsriracha + runny yolk + cheddar cheese + a freakin burger?! just be my best friend already, would ya?
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
March 30, 2014 at 3:32 amDrool! I need to note this recipe and make this yummy burger for my next barbecue. A spicy burger with a runny egg: amazing!
Tony says
June 14, 2015 at 9:13 pmMy son and I each took down this 1/2 pound behemoth! Delicious! Great burger!!
bakerbynature says
June 16, 2015 at 1:22 pmThat’s AWESOME, Tony! I need to make these again soon 🙂