Juicy Lucy Meatball Burger
"A different option for burger lovers. Source: James Briscione"
Original is 4 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (374.2 g)
- Calories 651.2
- Total Fat - 39.9 g
- Saturated Fat - 21.8 g
- Cholesterol - 115.8 mg
- Sodium - 1695 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 38.6 g
- Dietary Fiber - 7.4 g
- Sugars - 17.8 g
- Protein - 34.4 g
- Calcium - 654.4 mg
- Iron - 4.4 mg
- Vitamin C - 6.8 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Preheat the broiler.
Step 2
Mix the meatball mix, parsley, Parmesan, fennel, 4 of the garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons salt and a generous amount of pepper in a large bowl. Divide the mixture into 4 equal balls. Working with one ball at a time, divide it in half and flatten to make 2 patties about 5 inches in diameter. Fold 2 slices of mozzarella into quarters and place into the center of the patty. Top with the other patty and press meat together very tightly, forming a large patty shape with the cheese secured inside. Repeat with the remaining balls and 6 of the cheese slices. (At this point, you can freeze the burgers. Thaw in the refrigerator before cooking.)
Step 3
Cook the pancetta in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, flipping once, until the fat has released and it’s crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to a paper-towel-lined plate. Add the burgers to the pan and cook, flipping once and topping each patty with 1 slice of the remaining cheese with 1 minute of cooking time left. Cook until nicely golden brown and an instant-read thermometer registers 150 degrees F for medium, 4 to 5 minute per side.
Step 4
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl and stir in the remaining garlic. Place the hamburger buns onto a baking sheet and brush both sides with the garlic butter. Broil until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons marinara sauce on each bottom half of the buns. Place a burger patty on top of the bottom half of the bun. Then top each burger with a spoonful of marinara, 2 pieces of pancetta, a sprinkle of Parmesan and the top half of the bun.
Tips
No special items needed.
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