The Best Homemade Five Guys Burgers (Copycat Recipe)
Indulge in the ultimate homemade Five Guys burgers with this copycat recipe. Juicy, flavorful, and topped with melty cheese – a taste bud triumph!
I love a good burger loaded up with all my favorite toppings. We make a lot of them, especially during the warmer months, in peak outdoor grilling season.
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While I adore a homemade burger, sometimes I just want to hit up a drive thru for the fast food version.
All fast food chains have their signature burgers, from Big Macs to Whoppers. Unfortunately, where we live, we don’t have access to every chain restaurant.
That means I can’t just run out and grab a few yummy burgers from Five Guys anytime I want. So today I am sharing how to make your own Five Guys hamburgers at home!
If you don’t have a Five Guys restaurant near you, today’s copycat recipe is just what you need. These juicy burgers are stacked two patties high and are so delicious!
Serve your burgers with Cajun fries for a true Five Guys experience. You could also stick with regular French fries or sweet potato fries. You are going to love them!
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Burger making supplies
- Traeger 780 Pro Smoker Grill – this is our Traeger model, it’s the perfect size for families who like to entertain! Be sure to check out all of our must have Traeger products.
- Meater Thermometer – we love this wireless meat thermometer. It connects to an app that tells you exactly when your meat is done!
- BBQ tongs – we keep ours by the smoker for easy use.
- Mixing bowls – you’ll need the largest one that you have for this recipe.
- Measuring cups & measuring spoons– we often eye ball the ingredients in this recipe now but for the beginner it’s good to measure everything exactly.
- Parchment paper – used to separate the patties as you make them.
- Kitchen scale – for making the burgers equal sizes.
- Burger press – this is optional but good for making uniform burgers.
Five Guys Copycat Burgers
Yield: 4 burgers
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 6 minutes
Recipe may be doubled or tripled.
Tips and Tricks
- Because the meat has no added seasoning, use a top-quality beef to get the best results out of this recipe. None of that lean stuff will do!
- If you prefer your hamburger patties to be more uniform in size and shape, try using a hamburger press or even a mason jar ring to form them.
- Make up the burgers ahead of time. Keep the individual patties separated with parchment paper or wax paper and store them in the fridge or freezer. When you are ready to cook the meat, pull out as many patties as you want.
- Store leftover burgers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Ingredients
- Beef – there are no additives to Five Guys burgers. They use ground beef and nothing else, so to get the flavor, you need a good quality beef. I would recommend a ground beef with a high fat percentage (at least 10%) rather than just normal beef mince. It will make all the difference.
- Burger Buns – a sesame seed bun, preferably brioche, is a must if you want the burger to be as authentic as possible.
- Cheese Slices – KRAFT American cheese slices are what is used at Five Guys, but any processed cheese slice will work if you can’t find the exact brand.
Instructions
1. Roll the ground beef into 8 equal sized balls. Press the burger balls into flat patty shapes about 1/4” thick. You will need 2 patties per burger.
2. Heat a large frying pan on a medium heat and when hot, slice the hamburger buns and toast in the hot pan, cut side down, for around 30 seconds until golden brown. When done, remove and set aside.
3. On medium high, cook the beef patties for 2-3 minutes per side until well done or the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
4. To assemble the bun, spread mayo on the top bun and squirt the ketchup and mustard on the bottom bun.
5. Place one of the burger patties on the bottom bun, then top with two slices of the processed cheese, adding the next patty on top of the cheese, before putting on the top bun and giving the whole thing a good squish down with your hand.
6. Wrap the burger in tin foil, folding each corner of foil into the middle of the burger and wrapping tightly. This helps to soften the bun and melt the cheese, giving it that authentic Five Guys taste.
Toppings suggestions
What’s nice about making these at home is that you can add your favorite toppings!
- A lettuce leaf
- Tomato slices
- White cheddar cheese
- Chopped white onions or onion slices
- Fried onions
- Green peppers
- Pickle slices
- Jalapeno peppers
- Try other condiments like BBQ sauce, relish, or hot sauce.
Save yourself a trip and make your own Five Guys burgers at home. It is absolutely worth it!
For another burger joint copycat, try this delicious White Castle burger recipe!
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Five Guys Burgers (Copycat Recipe)
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef high fat
- 4 sesame seed buns
- 8 slices processed cheese
- Condiments: tomato ketchup mayonnaise, mustard
Instructions
- Roll the ground beef into 8 equal sized balls. Press the burger balls into flat patty shapes about 1/4” thick. You will need 2 patties per burger.
- Heat a large frying pan on a medium heat and when hot, slice the hamburger buns and toast in the hot pan, cut side down, for around 30 seconds until golden brown. When done, remove and set aside.
- On medium high, cook the beef patties for 2-3 minutes per side until well done or the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
- To assemble the bun, spread mayo on the top bun and squirt the ketchup and mustard on the bottom bun.
- Place one of the burger patties on the bottom bun, then top with two slices of the processed cheese, adding the next patty on top of the cheese, before putting on the top bun and giving the whole thing a good squish down with your hand.
- Wrap the burger in tin foil, folding each corner of foil into the middle of the burger and wrapping tightly. This helps to soften the bun and melt the cheese, giving it that authentic Five Guys taste.
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Honestly the best homemade burgers I have ever made at home! Thanks heather!
One of our favs! Thank you!