Grilled Texas-Style Beef Burger with Bacon and Cheddar

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

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A hearty Texas-inspired grilled beef burger topped with crispy bacon and melted cheddar cheese, served on a toasted bun. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground beef, bacon strips, sharp cheddar cheese slices for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 650 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
4 slices bacon strips
4 sharp cheddar cheese slices
4 potato burger buns
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
4 lettuce leaves
8 tomato slices
8 red onion slices
8 slices pickles
4 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp yellow mustard

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). In a bowl, gently mix 1 lb ground beef with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, forming into four 4-inch patties, slightly larger than the buns.
Step 2: Place the 4 bacon strips on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until crispy, then set aside on paper towels to drain.
Step 3: Brush the buns' cut sides with 1 tbsp olive oil and toast them on the grill for 1-2 minutes until golden and slightly charred.
Step 4: Grill the beef patties for 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness, placing a slice of sharp cheddar cheese on each patty during the last minute to melt.
Step 5: Spread 1 tbsp mayonnaise and 1/2 tbsp yellow mustard on each bun bottom. Layer with a lettuce leaf, two tomato slices, two red onion slices, the cheesy beef patty, two crispy bacon strips, and two pickle slices. Cover with the toasted bun top and serve immediately.