Juicy Lucy - Cheese-Stuffed Burger

Ingredients:

o  1 lb. 100% grass-fed Ground Beef

o  4 oz. thinly sliced Alpine Cheese or 4 slices American cheese, broken into pieces

o  Freshly ground black pepper and salt; to taste

o  Worcestershire sauce, optional

Directions:

1.      Divide ground beef into 8 equal sections. Gently form into balls and dash each with Worcestershire.

2.      Place each ball of ground beef between two sheets of parchment paper and press with a plate (or tortilla press) until very thin. 

3.      Preheat grill or cast iron pan on stove over medium-high heat.

4.      Top four thin patties with cheese, leaving about ½” around the perimeter uncovered.

5.      Place remaining patties on top and seal edges to form a puck with cheese no longer visible.

6.      Season both sides of patties well with salt and pepper. 

7.      Cook on the grill or pan for 4-6 minutes per side. Poke each patty with a fork after the first flip to allow steam to escape.  Allow to rest for about 5-10 minutes, but be sure to serve warm.