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Juicy Lucy Burgers

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The iconic cheese-stuffed burger made with all plant-based ingredients! via @thiswifecooks

Juicy Lucy Burgers ~

The iconic cheese-stuffed burger made with all plant-based ingredients!

Perfect for Father’s Day weekend, 4th of July cookouts, or anytime you want to indulge in an American classic!

Vegan Juicy Lucy Burger

A Juicy Lucy burger is made by taking a thin burger patty then adding cheese and topping it with a second burger patty and sealing in the cheese.

Then, as the burger cooks, the cheese melts giving the burger an ooey gooey, molten lava center.

And just like that, you have a Juicy Lucy. It’s that simple!

Hand holding burger cut in half to show cheese.

Purists will tell you that a true Juicy Lucy does not include such things as lettuce, condiments, or toppings of any kind.

They will also tell you that the only acceptable cheese is American-style.

I say live your life.

Whether you decide to keep it traditional or dress it up with your favorite vegan cheeses and toppings is up to you.

Either way, you’re going to love this burger!

Plate of burgers cut to show melted cheese.

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  • Ingredients for Plant-Based Juicy Lucy Burgers
  • How to Make Juicy Lucy Burgers
  • More Meaty Vegan Recipes You’ll Love!
  • Vegan Juicy Lucy Burger Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Nutrition

Ingredients for Plant-Based Juicy Lucy Burgers

  • 24 ounces vegan ground beef – I used Impossible Foods brand.
  • 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 8 slices vegan American-style cheese slices
  • 4 burger buns

How to Make Juicy Lucy Burgers

STEP ONE: Into a large bowl, mix together the vegan ground beef, vegan Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, and ground black pepper. Divide the mixture into four portions, then again into eight. Roll each portion into a ball then shape into thin patties.

STEP TWO: Arrange patties onto a flat work surface. Top each with two slices of cheese, tearing the cheese as needed so that it fits onto the patty with no overhang. Cover with a second patty and shape the meat around the cheese so that it is fully enclosed. Season both sides of the patties with salt and pepper.

STEP THREE: Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium high heat. Add the patties and cook about 4 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.

STEP FOUR: Sandwich the patties between burger buns and serve.

Whole burger on bun

More Meaty Vegan Recipes You’ll Love!

  • Vegan Italian Sausage Burgers
  • Classic Lasagna
  • Italian Chili
  • Vegan Sloppy Joes
  • Vegan Chili Mac Casserole
  • Beyond Impossible Burgers & Sliders
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Vegan Juicy Lucy Burger

Vegan Juicy Lucy Burger Recipe

The iconic cheese-stuffed burger made with all plant-based ingredients!
5 from 25 votes
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 430kcal
Author: Holly Gray
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Ingredients

  • 24 ounces vegan ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 8 slices vegan American-style cheese slices
  • 4 burger buns

Instructions

  • Into a large bowl, mix together the vegan ground beef, vegan Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, and ground black pepper. Divide the mixture into four portions, then again into eight. Roll each portion into a ball then shape into thin patties.
  • Arrange patties onto a flat work surface. Top each with two slices of cheese, tearing the cheese as needed so that it fits onto the patty with no overhang. Cover with a second patty and shape the meat around the cheese so that it is fully enclosed. Season both sides of the patties with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium high heat. Add the patties and cook about 4 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
  • Sandwich the patties between soft burger buns and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 968mg | Potassium: 641mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 6mg
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  1. Chris

    February 20, 2022 at 4:46 pm

    5 stars
    There is nothing better than a juicy burger! I love how simple these burgers are made. Thank you!

    Reply
  2. nancy

    February 21, 2022 at 11:33 pm

    5 stars
    super tasty and pinned to make again~

    Reply
  3. Crystal

    June 30, 2022 at 4:45 pm

    5 stars
    Wow! These look amazing and right in time for the 4th of July!

    Reply
  4. Nance

    June 30, 2022 at 8:34 pm

    5 stars
    Just made a big batch for our camping trip! Everyone requested this again after our bbq party.

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      July 1, 2022 at 12:14 pm

      Yay! I love it!

  5. Katie

    July 1, 2022 at 11:58 am

    5 stars
    This is the perfect lentil burger recipe! Easy to make, juicy, and healthy!

    Reply
  6. Lucy

    July 1, 2022 at 1:21 pm

    5 stars
    This vegan version of a juicy Lucy burger is comfort food at its finest!

    Reply
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