Fakeaway Five Guys Burgers
If you love the bold, juicy flavour of a Five Guys style burger but want something cheaper, quicker and just as indulgent at home, this recipe is for you. These fakeaway five guys burgers are everything you want in a comfort food classic. Soft buns, smashed patties, melty cheese, caramelised onions and that signature saucy, messy finish. This is the kind of dinner that feels like a treat night but is surprisingly easy to make.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- large pan
Ingredients
Patties
- 350 g 15-20% beef mince or use 500g and make a couple of extra patties
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic granules
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper
Toppings
- 2 brioche buns
- Homemade or oven cook fries
- 1-2 teaspoon cajun seasoning for topping
- 4 cheese slices
- 2 onions
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon burger sauce
- Baby gem lettuce thinly sliced
- Gherkins
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Thinly slice the onions and add them to a pan over medium heat with butter and a pinch of salt. Cook gently, stirring occasionally for around an hour, until soft, golden and deeply caramelised. This takes time but it is worth it for perfect fakeaway five guys burgers. Add a small pinch of sugar at the end to boost their natural sweetness,and fry for 5 minutes more then set aside.2 onions, 1 tbsp butter, 1 tsp sugar
- Meanwhile, In a bowl, combine the beef mince with mustard, paprika, oregano, garlic granules, cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Divide into equal balls and keep them loose for a tender texture. Optionally add a square of parchment paper to the top for easier smashing. If you are making fries, start on them now too.350 g 15-20% beef mince, 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp garlic granules, 1 tsp cajun seasoning, Salt and pepper, Homemade or oven cook fries
- Once the caramelised onions are done, remove from the pan and add to a bowl. Place the balls into the hot pan and smash them down firmly to form thin patties. Cook the patties until the edges are crispy and the centres are cooked through. Flip them briefly, add a slice of cheese to each and cover the pan to let the cheese melt. Toast your buns.4 cheese slices
- Spread burger sauce onto the buns, then add gherkins, cheesy patties and a generous spoon of caramelised onions. Wrap the burgers in foil and place them into a hot oven for a few minutes so everything warms through and melts together.2 brioche buns, 2 tbsp burger sauce, Baby gem lettuce, Gherkins
- Unwrap, add the sliced lettuce and serve immediately with cajun seasoned fries.1-2 tsp cajun seasoning for topping
Notes
Don’t rush caramelising onions. Low and slow gives sweetness and depth that balances rich patties perfectly.
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