Make a Five Guys burger at home with two juicy beef patties, melted cheese and your favourite toppings. An easy copycat recipe with my tips for getting that classic Five Guys-style burger.
If you love a Five Guys burger, this homemade version gets surprisingly close to the real thing. Two thin beef patties, American-style cheese and a soft sesame bun, all wrapped in foil at the end to give you that classic soft, slightly squashed Five Guys-style burger.
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I originally started making these at home because Five Guys cook their fries in peanut oil, which meant eating there wasn't an option for us when we were dealing with a peanut allergy.
I've made these loads of times since, and I've found the two things that make the biggest difference are using beef mince with a decent amount of fat and wrapping the finished burger tightly in foil before eating it.
For a true Five Guys experience, serve them with my Peanut Free Five Guys Cajun Fries.
If you love making your own "fakeaways" as much as me, you may also want to try this Nando's Butterfly Chicken & Homemade Nando's Spicy Rice!
" Just like Five Guys!! Wow! Thank you so much!"
- Liz
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🥘 Ingredients & Notes
- Beef Mince - Five Guys doesn't add seasoning to its burger patties, so the beef really matters. I use steak mince with at least 10% fat, as I've found the extra fat helps keep the thin patties juicy..
- Burger Buns - Use soft sesame-topped brioche buns. You don't want anything too crusty here as part of the Five Guys-style texture comes from having a really soft bun.
- Cheese Slices - These melt really well between the hot patties and give you that classic cheeseburger texture.
Optional
* Sauces - I have used the basic condiments, ketchup, mayo and American burger mustard. You will find other sauce and topping ideas further down.
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🥜 How Can I Make This Recipe Allergy Friendly?
- ✔️ Make It Gluten Free: Use a gluten-free burger bun and check the sauces and cheese for any relevant allergen warnings.
- ✔️ Make It Dairy-Free: Swap the cheese for a dairy-free alternative and check the burger buns.
- ✔️ Make It Egg-Free: Use egg-free mayonnaise and an egg-free burger bun.
- ✔️ Make It Mustard-Free: Leave out the mustard and use another suitable sauce.
- ✔️ Make It Sesame-Free: Choose a sesame-free burger bun.
✏️ How To Make A Five Guys Burger At Home
⬇️ Here you will find an overview of how to make the recipe. For full information on ingredients and quantities please see the recipe card at the bottom of the page ⬇️
Step 1: Portion the beef - Divide 500g beef mince (at least 10% fat) into 8 equal balls, approximately 62.5g each. You'll need two patties for each burger.
Step 2: Flatten the patties - Place each ball between two pieces of baking paper and flatten until approximately ½cm thick and 10-12cm wide.
Make them slightly wider than your burger buns as they will shrink a little as they cook.
Step 3: Heat the pan - Place a large frying pan or griddle over a medium-high heat and allow it to get properly hot before adding the burgers.
Step 4: Toast the buns - Cut the burger buns in half and place them cut-side down in the hot pan for around 30 seconds, until lightly toasted. Remove and set aside.
Step 5: Cook the first side - Add the patties to the hot pan, leaving enough space between them so they aren't overcrowded. Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side.
Step 6: Flip and finish cooking - Turn the patties over and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until cooked through.
If you're using a thermometer, check the burgers have reached 165F (71C).
Step 7: Add the cheese - Place a slice of American-style cheese over four of the patties, then top each with a second hot patty.
Leave for 1 minute to allow the cheese to start melting between them.
Step 8: Build the burgers - Add mayonnaise to the bottom bun and ketchup and mustard to the top, then place the double cheeseburger on top.
Add any extra toppings you're using.
Step 9: Wrap in foil - Put the top of the bun on and wrap each burger tightly in foil. Leave wrapped for 4-5 minutes before serving.
🤔 Why Wrap a Five Guys Burger in Foil?
Don't skip this bit! I've made these without wrapping them and they don't have quite the same texture. Wrapping the hot burger tightly in foil traps some of the steam, which softens the toasted bun and helps the cheese melt between the patties.
I leave mine wrapped for around 4-5 minutes before eating.
💡Lauren's Top Tips
- ⭐️ Don't use mince that's too lean: These patties are really thin, so some fat helps stop them drying out.
- ⭐️ Make the patties slightly wider than the buns: They shrink as they cook.
- ⭐️ Don't worry about perfect edges: I find the rougher edges brown really nicely in the pan.
✔️ Five Guys Burger Toppings
The best thing about Five Guys burgers is the huge range of toppings!
The current choices when you go to a restaurant are lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, fresh or grilled onion slices, jalapeño peppers, green peppers, grilled mushrooms, ketchup, mayo, mustard, HP Sauce, BBQ sauce, hot sauce & relish.
For my homemade version of the grilled onions and mushrooms, I chop them and cook them in a little butter and olive oil over a low-medium heat until soft.
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🗒️ Make Ahead
Shape the patties in advance, stack them between sheets of baking paper, then store them uncooked in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
🗒️ Batch Cooking
The recipe doubles easily, but patties should be cooked in batches rather than overcrowding the pan.
🗒️ Leftovers & Storage
Store cooked burger patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout, although they will be slightly drier than when freshly cooked.
🗒️ Freezing
The uncooked burger patties can be frozen for up to 3 months. Place a piece of baking paper between each patty so they don't stick together, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. Defrost overnight in the fridge before cooking as above.
🗒️ Reheating
Reheat cooked patties in a frying pan over a medium-low heat, turning occasionally until piping hot throughout. Assemble with fresh buns and toppings.
🍴 What To Serve With Five Guys Burgers
For the full Five Guys experience, serve with these Peanut Free Five Guys Cajun Fries.
A side of dairy free coleslaw is also great with the burgers and fries.
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📖 Recipe
Five Guys Burger Recipe
Ingredients
Burgers
- 500 g ( 1lb ) steak mince at least 10% fat
- 4 Sesame seed topped brioche burger buns can be substituted for gluten free buns
- 8 slices American processed cheese slices can be substituted for dairy free cheese
Condiments
- tomato ketchup
- mayo
- American burger mustard
Instructions
- Divide the beef mince into 8 equal-sized balls. You'll need two patties per burger.
- Place each ball between two pieces of baking paper and flatten into a thin patty, approximately 10-12cm wide and ½cm thick. Make them slightly wider than your burger buns as they will shrink during cooking.
- Heat a large frying pan or griddle over a medium/high heat until hot.
- Cut the burger buns in half and place them cut-side down in the pan. Toast until lightly golden, then remove and set aside.
- Add the burger patties to the hot pan, working in batches if needed. Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook for a further 2-3 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Place a slice of American-style cheese on 4 of the patties, then top each with a second cooked patty. Leave for 1 minute to allow the cheese to melt.
- Spread mayonnaise over the bottom half of each bun and ketchup and mustard over the top. Add the double cheeseburger patties and any extra toppings you're using.
- Place the bun tops on the burgers and wrap each one tightly in foil. Leave for a few minutes before unwrapping and serving. This helps soften the buns and gives the burgers that classic Five Guys-style texture.
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Notes
Tia says
Why metal spatula on teflon…
Lauren Woodger says
You can use a plastic or silicon one if you prefer?
Muhammad Mughees says
nice info
Joshua says
had me licking my lips when reading! i can't wait to make!
Lauren Woodger says
Let me know what you think! They are my son's favourite!
Liz says
Just like five guys!! Wow! Thank you so much!!
Lauren Woodger says
Fab! I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Rob Lowe says
I entrusted my birthday dinner to this recipe (along with the Cajun fries), and it didn’t disappoint. The tip of wrapping them in foil and putting in over helped me get all 4 burgers ready at the same time but also added to the end result as the cheese was extra gooey!
I got mince from the butchers and next time I might ask them to mince some beef specifically with some extra fat as I think they may be even better.
Lauren Woodger says
Thanks so much for the lovely comment! So glad you enjoyed it as your birthday dinner.
Yes, I agree, I find the higher fat % in the mince = a juicer burger 🙂
Ann-Marie Tobin says
The burgers were absolutely delicious. Thank you for this recipe. Also made the cajun fries which were equally delicious. Will definitely be making them again. I made the Nando's spicy rice yesterday - again, delicious. Thank you x
Lauren Woodger says
Thanks so much for your lovely comment, this has made my day 🙂
I'm so glad you enjoyed them, they are one of my favourites!
Stay tuned as there will be some more copycat recipes coming soon 🙂
Terry Johnson says
I can't find the the seasoning on the meat I know how to cook a hamburger I'm 63 I just want to know what seasoning it is that you use in the meat. They do use one. I asked. He said it's a trade secret. He said it comes in a container with no ingredient listing.
Lauren Woodger says
Hi,
In the UK the ingredients are listed as just "beef patty". I wonder if Five Guys in other parts of the world may differ? We may need some insider info!
Lauren says
So easy and delicious!! Went down a treat. Will definitely be passing this recipe on x
Lauren says
So glad you enjoyed them 🙂