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    Home » Dinner » Five Guys Burger Recipe

    Five Guys Burger Recipe

    Published: Sep 18, 2024 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Enjoy the famous Five Guys burger recipe in the comfort of your own home in just 20 minutes. This copycat recipe is the real thing and requires just a few simple ingredients.

    Delicious, stacked five guys burger on a plate next to pickles and chips.

    Original post: May 2021 | Updated: September 2024

    Why This Recipe Works

    Do you ever enjoy a simple meal at a restaurant and wonder why it’s so good? The famous Five Guys burgers are one of those foods. The ingredients are simple, but the way they come together creates magic.

    Allow me to share my favorite parts of this easy recipe:

    • To the very last detail, this recipe spells out the exact way the perfect burger is made the Five Guys way, when ordered with all the toppings.
    • (My brother works at Five Guys, so I have the insider scoop.)
    • Save a few dollars and a trip out of the house by making these in the comfort of your kitchen for your next easy dinner. Your family will love you!
    • These juicy burgers are done in 20 minutes from start to finish, and in just a few simple steps.

    Recipe Ingredients

    Five guys burger ingredients on a cutting board.

    Recipe Ingredients

    Ground beef – Use 80/20 beef and create beef patties in rounded clumps, using your hands. Cook the burgers either on the grill or in a hot skillet and ensure the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. 

    Five Guys is known for not adding anything to their beef, but if you’re feeling adventurous add black pepper or a touch of cajun seasoning to the mixture before cooking.

    Onions – Both yellow and white onions work great. Creating delicious caramelized onions quickly on the stove top adds tons of flavor to this recipe.

    Hamburger buns – The sesame seed bun is a necessity when creating this Five Guys burger copycat recipe, and it should also be slightly sweet in flavor. Not quite as sweet as Hawaiian sweet rolls, but close. 

    Before assembling the burgers, cook the buns (cut side down) on one of the hot, uncleaned skillets.

    Toppings – Getting the toppings just right is essential! Fried onions, mushrooms, ketchup, mustard, tomato slices, lettuce, pickles and mayo create one delicious burger.

    How To Make An Authentic Five Guys Burger

    Step 1

    Light a grill over medium heat or heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Divide the ground beef into four equal pieces. Roll each section into a round clump of beef, creating burger balls.

    Place beef on the grill or hot pan and press down slightly on each, flattening them with a hamburger press or spatula. Cook for approximately 5 minutes per side, or until the internal temp reaches 160 degrees F.

    Burger patties in a skillet, cooking.

    Step 2

    While the burger patties are cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.

    Add the onion slices and mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, or until fragrant and golden brown. Transfer the veggies to a bowl or work surface. Do not clean out the skillet.

    Onions and mushrooms sauteeing in a hot skillet.

    Place the cut sides of the buns face down in the hot skillet for 1 minute. Transfer to work surface.

    Step 3

    Assemble each burger: Bottom sesame bun with 1 tbsp each of ketchup and mustard spread on it, 1/4 of the mushroom-onion mixture, burger, 1 lettuce leaf, 1 tomato slice, 4 pickle slices, top lightly toasted bun with 1 tbsp mayo spread on it.

    Recipe Notes

    • Serve immediately after assembling in order to enjoy the freshest, most delicious burger possible!
    • Serve with a batch of homemade french fries for a more authentic Five Guys meal.
    • If you do not want a version with typical toppings (like at the restaurant), cook the burger/bun in the same fashion. Here are a few ideas for extra toppings: hot sauce, green peppers, jalapeno peppers, crispy bacon, A1 sauce, sauteed veggies, a slice of cheese, bbq sauce or salsa.
    • If creating a cheese burger, use American cheese slices and place them on the bottom bun or in the middle of the burger if you’re doing double stacks.
    • Store leftover burgers in an airtight container or wrapped in aluminum foil for up to 3 days in the fridge.

    How To Wrap a Burger in Foil

    Tear off an 8-inch piece of tin foil and place the burger in the center of the sheet, half on and half off the foil. Now wrap the sides of the foil around the burger, followed by tucking the bottom up and around it. Parchment paper can also be used.

    This creates a non-messy way to eat your amazing burger!

    How Long Does Mustard Last

    How long does mustard last? Read this post to learn more!

    Five Guys burger recipe on a plate, stacked high with ingredients.

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    Five Guys Burger Recipe

    Enjoy the famous Five Guys burger recipe in the comfort of your own home in just 20 minutes. This copycat recipe is the real thing and requires just a few simple ingredients.
    4 from 4 votes
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    Course: Main Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 678kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb ground beef 80/20
    • 2 tbsp butter
    • 1/2 yellow or white onion sliced
    • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
    • 4 hamburger buns with sesame seeds
    • 4 tbsp ketchup
    • 4 tbsp mustard
    • 4 leaves iceberg lettuce
    • 4 slices tomato
    • 16 slices pickles
    • 4 tbsp mayonnaise

    Instructions

    • Light a grill over medium heat or heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Divide the ground beef into four equal portions. Roll each section into a round shape.
    • Place the ground beef rounds on the grill or in the skillet and press down slightly on each, flattening them. Cook for approximately 5 minutes per side, or until the internal temp reaches 160 degrees F.
    • While the burgers are cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the onion slices and mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, or until fragrant and golden brown. Transfer the veggies to a bowl or work surface. Do not clean out the skillet.
    • Place the cut sides of the buns face down in the hot skillet for 1 minute. Transfer to work surface.
    • Assemble each burger: Bottom bun with 1 tbsp each of ketchup and mustard spread on it, 1/4 of the mushroom-onion mixture, burger, 1 lettuce leaf, 1 tomato slice, 4 pickle slices, top bun with 1 tbsp mayo spread on it.

    Notes

    • Serve immediately after assembling in order to enjoy the freshest, most delicious burger possible!
    • Serve with a batch of homemade french fries for a more authentic Five Guys meal.
    • If you do not want a version with typical toppings (like at the restaurant), cook the burger/bun in the same fashion. Here are a few ideas for extra toppings: hot sauce, green peppers, jalapeno peppers, crispy bacon, A1 sauce, sauteed veggies, a slice of cheese, bbq sauce or salsa.
    • If creating a cheese burger, use American cheese slices and place them on the bottom bun or in the middle of the burger if you’re doing double stacks.
    • Store leftover burgers in an airtight container or wrapped in aluminum foil for up to 3 days in the fridge.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 678kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 6167mg | Potassium: 1279mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1672IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 378mg | Iron: 7mg
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    1. Eve Mitchell

      December 10, 2021 at 6:48 pm

      5 stars
      My husband and I love eating burgers, and we both love to cook, so we loved this recipe. I especially liked what you said about eating it immediately to enjoy the freshest burger. I’m hoping to try some local restaurants to see if any of them have unique burger flavors that I would like. https://www.burgeraddict.com/

      Reply
    2. Mike

      October 16, 2021 at 4:09 pm

      1 star
      Not even close to five guys

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        October 18, 2021 at 3:05 pm

        Well, I really enjoyed it! Thanks for checking it out. Love to hear of any suggestions you have!

        Reply
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