Description
This recipe is a homemade copycat of the famous Five Guys Burger, featuring juicy, perfectly seasoned beef patties cooked to medium doneness, topped with classic American cheese and fresh toppings, all served on toasted hamburger buns for an authentic burger joint experience at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Patties
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 slices American cheese (optional)
Buns and Toppings
- 4 hamburger buns
- Fresh lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Pickles
- Sliced onions
- Ketchup, as desired
- Mustard, as desired
- Mayonnaise (optional), as desired
Instructions
- Form Patties: Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and gently shape each into a patty slightly larger than the buns, about 3/4-inch thick, taking care not to overwork the meat to keep it tender.
- Preheat Cooking Surface: Preheat a cast-iron skillet or grill over medium-high heat to ensure a proper sear and even cooking.
- Season Patties: Generously season both sides of each patty with salt and freshly ground black pepper for optimal flavor.
- Cook Patties: Place the patties on the hot skillet or grill and cook for approximately 3-4 minutes per side to achieve medium doneness. Add a slice of American cheese on top during the last minute to melt.
- Toast Buns: Lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill or skillet until golden brown to add texture and warmth.
- Assemble Burgers: Place each cooked patty on the bottom half of a bun, then layer with fresh lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, sliced onions, and your choice of ketchup, mustard, and optional mayonnaise.
- Serve: Top with the remaining bun halves and serve immediately while hot for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- To ensure juicy patties, handle the meat gently and avoid compacting it too much while forming.
- Using a cast-iron skillet is ideal for an even sear, but a grill works equally well.
- Feel free to customize toppings according to your preference.
- Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of patties and heat level; use a meat thermometer to check for 160°F for ground beef.
- For meltier cheese, cover the skillet briefly after adding cheese slices.
