Stuffed Burgers
Ground chuck, bacon and shredded monterey jack cheese come together in this pork — 65 minutes, 7 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for grill / broiler and frying pan / skillet. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (4)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: contains meat, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Gluten Dairy
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How to make it
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp, drain on paper towel, then crumble it and combine in a small bowl with the shredded monterey jack and finely minced garlic to make the filling.
- Season the ground chuck with the salt and black pepper, mix gently just until combined, and divide it into eight equal thin patties so each burger has a top and bottom.
- Spoon a portion of the bacon and cheese filling and a folded slice of pepper jack into the centre of four patties, then lay a second patty on top and press the edges firmly to seal the filling completely inside.
- Heat a grill or heavy skillet to medium-high and cook the burgers for about 5 to 6 minutes on the first side without pressing down, which would force out the molten filling.
- Flip carefully and cook for a further 5 to 6 minutes until the patties reach an internal temperature of 71 C at the thickest point for safely cooked ground beef.
- While the burgers rest for a couple of minutes, thinly slice the onion and lightly toast the cut sides of the buns on the grill.
- Assemble each burger on a toasted bun with the onion slices and any preferred condiments, and serve immediately while the centre is still melting.
You'll use: Grill / broiler · Frying pan / skillet
Tips & common questions
How long does Stuffed Burgers take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Adapted recipe — rewritten in our own wording from an open-licensed community cookbook, not yet independently kitchen-tested by Consomee. How we source, test & correct recipes.
Stuffed Burgers is adapted by Consomee from the Wikibooks Cookbook, rewritten in our own wording and used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo: Stuffed burger - jucy lucy variation.jpg by Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure — how we source recipes.