Grilled Texas-Style Beef Burger with Fried Cheese Curds

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

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A juicy grilled beef burger topped with crispy fried Texas cheese curds, combining smoky char with creamy, melty cheese for a hearty sandwich. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground beef, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 680 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: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 680 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, 80/20 blend ground beef
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup Texas cheese curds
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 cups for frying vegetable oil
4 burger buns
4 lettuce leaves
8 tomato slices
8 red onion slices
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp yellow mustard

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Season 1 lb ground beef with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then form into 4 equal patties approximately 4 inches in diameter.
Step 2: In a shallow bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup buttermilk. Place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in a separate shallow bowl. Toss 1 cup Texas cheese curds first in flour, then dip in buttermilk, and again in flour to make a thick coating.
Step 3: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F. Fry the coated cheese curds in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
Step 4: Grill the beef patties for 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness, until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Toast burger buns on the grill for 1 minute until lightly browned.
Step 5: Assemble the burgers by spreading 1 tbsp mayonnaise and 1/2 tbsp yellow mustard on the bottom bun. Add 1 lettuce leaf, 2 tomato slices, 2 red onion slices, the grilled beef patty, and top with a generous handful of fried cheese curds. Close with the top bun and serve immediately.