The Best Homemade Five Guys Burgers (Copycat Recipe)
These juicy homemade Five Guys burgers are stacked high with melty cheese and fresh toppings for the ultimate fast food copycat recipe!
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.
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.
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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!
For more burger joint copycat recipes, try this delicious White Castle burger, Big Mac sliders, and this Big Mac sauce.
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 or 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 and measuring spoons – We often eyeball 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, just ground beef and nothing else. So good quality beef with a higher fat content (at least 10%) is recommended for that juicy, authentic Five Guys-style burger texture.
- Burger buns – Soft sesame seed brioche buns add buttery flavor and hold up perfectly to stacked patties and toppings.
- Cheese slices – Classic KRAFT American cheese slices are what is used at Five Guys, but any processed cheese slice will work.
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 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 burger, 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.
Topping 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!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of beef does Five Guys use?
Five Guys uses fresh ground beef with a higher fat content and no fillers or additives, which helps create their juicy signature burgers.
Why does wrapping the burger in foil make a difference?
Wrapping the burger in foil traps heat and steam, softening the bun and melting the cheese for that authentic Five Guys texture and flavor.
Can I make the burger patties ahead of time?
Absolutely! Shape the patties ahead and store them between parchment paper in the fridge or freezer until ready to cook. This is a huge help on busy weeknights.
What cheese tastes most like Five Guys burgers?
American cheese slices are the closest match because they melt quickly and create that creamy fast food burger finish.
What are the best toppings for a homemade Five Guys burger?
Popular toppings include lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, pickles, jalapeños, ketchup, mustard, mayo, and BBQ sauce so everyone can build their perfect burger.
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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 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 burger, 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.
Notes
- 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.
Nutrition
Honestly the best homemade burgers I have ever made at home! Thanks heather!
One of our favs! Thank you!